Bachelor of  Science in Biomedical Science

Program Overview

Integrative Medicine
At National University, we believe a superior education in health care starts with an evidence-based, broad-scope curriculum emphasizing integrative medicine. And since the world of health care is moving towards integrative medicine, our graduates are uniquely positioned to take advantage of opportunities in this evolving field.

Completion Program
Our evening program is designed for students with a 2-year degree or previous college credits, who wish to complete their program at National University.  

Build Your Own Degree
With no core courses required, you are free to select from any of our 40+ classes to develop a curriculum that will specifically fit your future plans. This program provides excellent preparation for an advanced degree such as an MD, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of naturopathy, master's in public health, or a degree in dentistry, optometry or other health care specialty. It is also an excellent way to advance your career in science education, nursing, laboratory or research assistance, nutrition, or allied health services.

Unique Campus
You will share a campus with students from all over the country studying for advanced degrees in health care. Class sizes are generally small and offer lots of interaction with faculty and fellow students.

Unique Approach

National University, is one of only two schools in the country to provide chiropractic, naturopathic and acupuncture/oriental medicine degree programs on one campus. Bachelor's degree students are educated in this integrative medicine setting and benefit from exposure to students from these unique disciplines. 

Academic Superiority
National University has a long history of academic rigor and excellence. We kept these standards in mind when creating the curriculum for the bachelor's program. We know you will be challenged by our graduate level faculty.

Unparalleled Career Preparation
A bachelor of science degree in biomedical science can open a gateway to several exciting careers, or provide a solid foundation for an advanced degree in science or health care. Graduates of our program can take advantage of our integrative medicine environment to learn how to be successful in the new health care environment.

History of Excellence
National University has over 100 years of success in training dedicated physicians and practitioners of natural medicine. This academic tradition of excellence continues in our Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Program.

Our Curriculum

The 124-credit-hour Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Program provides a solid foundation in the basic sciences in courses such as microbiology, physiology, chemistry, and anatomy. There are also medical school courses such as pathology, nutrition, immunology, epidemiology, and pharmacology. There are no required core courses, just a requirement that you earn 64 of the 124 credits at National University.

Distinctive Curriculum
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