If you’re passionate about understanding how the human body works and want to make a real impact in healthcare or research, a degree in Biomedical Sciences at UMO is the perfect place to start. Here, you won’t get lost in a crowd—our small class sizes mean you’ll actually know your professors and get the support you need to succeed.

From day one, you’ll be hands-on in the lab, learning the science behind disease, medicine, and the body’s complex systems. You’ll explore everything from genetics to physiology while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that set you apart. Whether you’re heading to med school, grad school, or jumping straight into the biomedical field, this program gives you the foundation—and the confidence—to get there.

Our graduates have been accepted into the following healthcare related professional schools:

• Medical School: East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Medicine, University of the Caribbean, St. George’s University
• Physician Assistant Programs: Campbell University, Methodist University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Dental School: Brown University
• Doctor of Physical Therapy: Wingate University, East Carolina University
• Nursing School: University of Mount Olive, East Carolina University, Duke University
• MS/PhD Programs: Duke University, Appalachian State University, University of Iowa, Drexel University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NCSU, East Carolina University, Wake Forest University, UNC Charlotte, Stony Brook University, Unity Environmental University, Johns Hopkins University

Field trips to North Carolina Aquariums at Jeanette Pier and Kure Beach, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Duke Lemur Center, and Rachel Carson Living Seashore further enhance classroom learning with hands-on experiences.

Our majors are also actively involved in scientific outreach through the community including STEM on the Green, an event that hosts over 700 3rd grade students on the UMO campus for an interactive science fair.

Scholarships are available, ranging between $1,000–$2,500 per year. Please visit the Financial Aid office to learn more about the following:

• Math and Science Scholarship
• Duke Progress Energy Scholarship

Internship opportunities information coming soon. Contact the department for current placement options.

UMO offers STEM related outreach opportunities, engaging both UMO students and younger students in our community. Learn more about STEM programs at UMO.