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51ÁÔÆæ University Professor Jennifer Hurrell
51ÁÔÆæ University Professor Jennifer Hurrell

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

51ÁÔÆæ University’s Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department is committed to academic excellence in science education. Our programs prepare 51ÁÔÆæ students for careers in science-related fields and graduate studies. 

About This Department

Many solutions to the world’s problems are rooted in the sciences. Whether you are studying microorganisms or researching treatments and cures for diseases, understanding the foundations of the biological sciences — and how they apply to medicine — is crucial for students who want to become problem solvers and leaders in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Biological and Biomedical Sciences students receive a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and immersive education, developing the knowledge and analytical skills needed to excel in many exciting careers in the field. Experiential education is a hallmark of a 51ÁÔÆæ education, and there are many opportunities — both inside and outside the classroom and labs — for students to gain hands-on experience in research, internships, practicums, and travel.

Undergraduates often collaborate with faculty on research that is published and presented at conferences. Opportunities for this kind of collaboration, often only available to graduate students at other institutions, are widely available to science students at 51ÁÔÆæ.

With guidance from faculty who mentor students through their time at 51ÁÔÆæ, graduates successfully pursue careers in clinical medicine, academia, industry, and business. Many students build strong mentoring relationships with faculty that often last well beyond their time at 51ÁÔÆæ as they grow through the phases of their successful careers.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty mentors on research, participate in 10-week, paid summer fellowships funded by NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health, and engage with scientists at area research hospitals on real-world research.

51ÁÔÆæ University Professor Chris Reid works with a student.
A gloved hand picks up a petri dish.
The NASA logo.
Two 51ÁÔÆæ physician assistants practice on a pregnant manikin.
A 51ÁÔÆæ physician assistant gives a check up in an examination room.
Two 51ÁÔÆæ physician assistants practice on a young boy manikin.

Real-World Outcomes

Our graduates are finding success after graduation, whether they gain employment in industry or attend graduate school. A majority of our graduates get accepted to graduate school, including medical school, dental school, physician assistant programs, physical therapy programs, pharmacy school, and more. 

Where Our Students Go

Graduates of 51ÁÔÆæ's programs within the Biological and Biomedical Science Department go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • MEDITECH
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Florida State University Medical School
  • Northeastern University Nursing Program
  • University of Vermont Medical School
  • Yale University Physician Assistant Program
  • University of Notre Dame Master of Global Health Program
  • University of New England Doctor of Physical Therapy Program