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Biomedical Science

Medical schools are looking for students with a strong background in the sciences as well as critical thinkers who have mastered a challenging core curriculum with experiential learning. Jewell’s pre-med minor, called Biomedical Science, prepares you to pursue doctoral-level studies in human and veterinary health fields.

Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science Minor at William Jewell

A minor in biomedical science will strengthen your understanding of human health, disease and the biological sciences while preparing you for further study and careers in healthcare, research, biotechnology and related fields.

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Interests & Attributes:

  • Health & Human Services
  • Science, Technology & Innovation
  • Innovative

Goals for Student Learning

Prepare for a Career in Medicine

Through our Premedical Advisory Program, a faculty committee will guide you through your undergraduate experience and assist with mock interviews and med school applications. Our premed minor is tailored for students interested in allopathic medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), dentistry (DDS), optometry (OD), physician assistant (PA), anesthesia assistant (AA) and veterinary medicine (DVM). You’ll learn the critical thinking skills and technical abilities you’ll need to succeed.

Many students find value in our preparatory courses:

  • Preparing for the Medical Professions (BMS 111): After exploring the spectrum of medical professions and the characteristics of competitive applicants to medical professional schools, you will begin writing a personal statement for your future application. Additionally, the course exposes you to a variety of current issues in healthcare, including topics related to bioethics, clinical trials and cultural competency. By the end of the course, you will better understand your intended medical profession and how to prepare a compelling application.
  • Preparing for the Medical Professions II (BMS 211): You will gain an understanding of the timeline, requirements and steps in the process of applying to healthcare professional programs. By the end of the course, you will understand how to apply to professional programs, begin preparing an application for that program (identifying schools, writing a personal statement, descriptions for meaningful experiences, professional résumé, requesting recommendation letters) and practice interview skills.

Use Your Summers Wisely

  • Several pre-med Jewell students have participated in Baylor’s SMART (Summer Medical and Research Training) Program.
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers many suggestions, such as undergraduate research programs, internships, shadowing and the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program.
  • MD/PhD programs from the AAMC
  • Many people pursue medical careers after completing a bachelor’s degree. Sometimes additional science courses and labs will be desired or required before they are prepared to apply to medical school, so a number of schools offer post-baccalaureate premedical programs. The AAMC maintains a searchable database on each program.

Early Acceptance and Partner Programs with Affiliated Medical Schools

Beyond Jewell

Our students value the undergraduate research emphasis at Jewell. Unlike many schools, Jewell involves you in research your first year of college. You will work with peers and collaborate with professors, and learn to question, challenge and think critically. A number of students publish research articles in national journals, present papers and posters at national conferences, earn research grants at labs across the globe and compete intercollegiately on research presentations.

Jewell graduates have been accepted into medical programs throughout the country.

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