Biomedical Sciences
Are you fascinated by the human body and passionate about helping people live healthier lives? Corban’s pre-professional biomedical sciences program equips you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary care, or other health professions.
You’ll study the complex systems that sustain life, prepare for the MCAT through rigorous, integrated coursework, and gain hands-on experience through clinical internships, research, and medical mission trips. And with Corban graduates accepted to leading medical schools across the country every year, you can pursue your next step with confidence.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Microbiology
Dive into the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. Study disease, immunology, and microbial control while gaining hands-on lab experience that prepares you for careers in healthcare and research.
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Examine the structure and function of the human body in this foundational course. Learn about cells, tissues, and key systems—skeletal, muscular, and nervous—through both lecture and lab, preparing you for future studies in healthcare and life sciences.
Virology & Immunology
Examine viruses and the diseases they cause while learning how the immune system defends the body. Explore vaccine development and viral biotechnology through both lecture and hands-on lab investigations.
Biochemistry
Study the chemistry of life, including proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and genetic material. Understand metabolism, catalysis, and gene expression to see how complex biochemical systems sustain living organisms.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of students who apply to grad school get in within three years of graduation
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4
students selected as Murdock Research Scholars in the last four years
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100%
of students get practical experience through research projects or internships
The biomedical sciences program prepares you for more than just med school—it equips you to care for people in their most vulnerable moments. Through student-led research, clinical internships, hands-on learning, and a biblical perspective, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and compassion to make a real difference in healthcare.
Career Opportunities
Corban’s biomedical sciences concentration offers pre-professional training for careers in:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Dentistry
- Veterinary Science
- Physician Assistant
Featured Faculty
Dr. Christina Cooper
Chair, Math and Sciences | Professor of Biology
ccooper@corban.edu(503) 375-7120
