Opening Doors: A Biomedical Science Blog

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAS), through its online journal Science, has a free digital booklet available on science careers. The 2012 Career Directory spotlights several of the largest employers of science graduates. 

The good news presented in this booklet is that you don't need a PhD to start a science career with a large corporation. According to the booklet's article, "Wanted: BS and MS Scientists in Life Sciences Industries":

"As corporations expand beyond their basic research and development foundations, there is a greater need for MS and BS level researchers who can plan experiments, conduct investigations, and lead teams in crucial areas such as operations, quality assurance, and engineering." 

Pronouncing that today's BS and MS scientists are strategically vital, the article states that:

"For many leaders in life sciences, the role of BS and MS scientists cannot be overstated--they are regarded as vital to the growth and advancement of companies and whole sectors."

The article interviews both BS and MS graduates launching successful new careers, as well as executives in charge of hiring new employees to fill personnel needs at large science corporations. 

One key to success mentioned in the article, is creating a scientific specialty in your education, such as cell physiology. That's one reason why National University's bachelor of biomedical science degree program allows you to tailor your course selections to create your own portfolio of scientific expertise. You can focus in on anatomy, or biochemistry, nutrition, or any combination of courses that fit your interests and goals. 

It's great to know that the AAS agrees that the future for science grads remains bright!

In this video, Dr. Randy Swenson, Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences, talks about how NUHS' Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree completion program can be tailored to fit any of a wide number of career paths.

Whether you plan to stay at NUHS for a professional degree, or apply to another graduate school, National's convenient evening classes can help you finish you B.S. degree in as few as 16 months.

You can learn more about our Bachelor of Biomedical Science program by attending one of our Campus Visit Day or "Student for a Day" events. Email us at admissions@nuhs.edu or call us at 1-800-826-6285 for more information.

One great feature of the bachelor's degree completion program here at NUHS, is the option to choose an "emphasis in nutrition." Many students are choosing this, as it's a great complement to a B.S. in Biomedical Science. 

We decided to talk with one of NUHS' favorite professors, who is the nutrition "guru" here at NUHS. Dr. Daniel Richardson is the assistant dean for the College of Allied Health Sciences, and holds bachelors, masters and PhD degrees from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Pharmacology and Pharmocognosy. He is a Diplomate in the American Association of Nutrition Consultants as well as a Certified Nutrition Consultant. (Yes, that's the caliber of our undergraduate faculty here!)

"There is a growing interest in nutrition in our country, and people are taking charge of their own health through better nutrition," he says. "Most medicine is based largely on the body's ability to heal itself, but that can only happen if the patient has the right amount of nutrients."

For a student hoping to become a naturopathic physician some day, Dr. Richardson made it clear that you don't have to become a nutritionist to benefit from an education in nutrition. He explains that, "Whatever type of health professional you plan to be, be it a chiropractic or naturopathic physician, dentist, an M.D., an optometrist, or a nurse, a solid knowledge of nutrition will help you make better diagnoses and provide better care for your patients."

The great part about choosing this emphasis is that when you graduate, it's reflected on your NUHS diploma. To do an emphasis in nutrition means you can't just take any courses you want, like the regular BS degree. You need to have 19 hours of credit in nutrition courses such as:

• Sports and Physical Performance Nutrition
• Nutrition in the Life Cycle
• Nutrition in Health and Disease
• Food Science
• Plus other nutritional courses!

An "emphasis" is like an added credential or a sub-major within biomedical science. Dr. Richardson reports that the university hopes to develop other areas of emphasis in the future.

Hi, I'm Courtney Shepard, and I'm both a student and an admissions counselor at National University of Health Sciences.

It's no secret that that the job market is a challenging one these days. On top of that, so many of us are searching for a career path that offers not just financial rewards and stability, but also real inner fulfillment and satisfaction.  That's why choosing the right school and the right bachelor's degree is more important than ever. 

I wanted to talk about how the right bachelor's degree can position you for better career success, more options, and more flexibility for your future. Specifically, I wanted to spotlight how a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences can open many doors to a career that you may or may not have considered.

If you are...

• in a junior college right now and wondering what to do next
• if you had some college courses long ago but never finished your bachelor's degree
• if you're stuck in a job that feels like its going nowhere
• if your career just isn't delivering that sense of satisfaction you crave

...then keep an eye on this blog.

Many students have taken that leap and decided to finally finish college. Biomedical science can open the door to many health care and science careers that you may have never considered.