Biomedical Sciences Department
Bachelors of Biomedical Sciences
Bachelors of Health Science
Program Description
This is a general curriculum that allows students to pursue a variety of interests. Students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor in choosing coursework. With appropriate course selections, a student may enter the health care network in governmental health services, sales in the pharmaceutical industry, or other businesses supplying health-related products. This major also prepares students for entry into the physical therapy program, graduate studies in public health, environmental health, the basic health sciences, or health care administration and management. This is also the appropriate degree for a practicing health care professional with an associate's degree who wishes to receive baccalaureate-level credentials.
Career Opportunities
The health science major prepares students for careers in the health professions. For information on the following health-related programs, refer to the respective programs at GVSU: Biomedical Sciences, Movement Science, Nursing, Occupational Safety and Health, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Therapeutic Recreation.
Students majoring in health sciences may select the general health sciences major or a health science major with an emphasis in clinical laboratory science or exercise science.
See a complete listing of courses in the Grand Valley State University Online catalog
For More Information
Grand Valley, write or call:Biomedical Sciences Department
218 Padnos Hall
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
Telephone: (616) 331-3318
Fax: (616) 331-2090
E-Mail the Department
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The Admissions Office
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Telephone: (616) 331-2025 or 1-800-748-0246
E-mail: nieuwkot@gvsu.edu
World Wide Web: www.gvsu.edu
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