Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biomedical Sciences] From University of Washington

The BS in Biomedical Sciences allows students to fulfill undergraduate course requirements for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy and other health and science related graduate or professional schools.

There are five major student learning outcomes associated with the BS in Biomedical Sciences:

1. Core Knowledge

• An understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry and biology
• An understanding of the key principles of biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology and their application to human health
• Awareness of the major issues at the forefront of these disciplines
• Awareness of societal and ethical issues in the biomedical sciences
• The ability to integrate knowledge across interdisciplinary lines

2. Applying the Process of Science

• The ability to dissect a problem into its key features by thinking in an integrated manner and to look at problems from different perspectives
• The ability to generate hypotheses, design experiments, observe nature and test hypotheses
• The ability to understand the limitations of the experimental approach

3. Quantitative Reasoning

• The ability to analyze experimental data and interpret the results
• The ability to apply statistics and other mathematical approaches to examine biological systems

4. Laboratory Skills

• The ability to work safely and effectively in the laboratory
• The ability to troubleshoot and optimize methods
• The ability to collaborate with other researchers

5. Literature and Communication Skills

• The ability to assess primary papers critically
• The ability to use oral, written and visual presentations to present their work to both a science literate and general audience