BS University Studies at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

This program provides a flexible biomedical foundation, allowing tailored interdisciplinary study and preparing students for multiple career and graduate opportunities. Foundational knowledge: The biomedical sciences concentration provides students with a firm grasp of the basic aspects of biomedical sciences including biology, chemistry and biochemistry.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Department: University Studies | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary study: Students pursue two minors that involve coursework in other Texas A&M colleges and departments. Students are encouraged to identify minors that complement the biomedical sciences concentration and reflect their individual interests and strengths. Course list includes BIMS 101 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences; BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I; CHEM 119 Fundamentals of Chemistry I; BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II; CHEM 120 Fundamentals of Chemistry II; ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

Flexibility for the future: Students who earn this degree find they have flexible options after graduation since they are prepared to pursue a wide range of careers and graduate programs.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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