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| Credits Required |
120
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37
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus. A variety of online courses are available spring/summer term. 
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Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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| Coursework |
The biomedical sciences major provides a strong foundation in the sciences that prepares the student for careers in science and medicine. The requirements for the major align with the coursework required for admission to professional schools and graduate programs in the sciences. Students will study a variety of topics, including:
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The biostatistics program features directed courses in biostatistics and a culminating capstone experience. As a Professional Science Master's (PSM) program, there are two required professional courses and a required valuable internship experience.
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| Career Options |
The biomedical sciences major is an excellent choice for students interested in health and science related careers in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. It also prepares students for entry into masters and Ph.D. programs. The bachelor's degree allows graduates to enter the workforce directly in areas such as:
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Master's level biostatisticians are in demand in industry, research institutions, government, and academia, including:
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| Application Deadline |
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Good performance in undergraduate statistics will strengthen an
application. This coursework should include SAS and be equivalent to
STA 216 at GVSU. Completion of this course and other statistics
courses is recommended either concurrent with an application or later.
Some other programming language experience is advantageous as part of
an application (R, Python etc.) but it is not required.
Quantitative/data-oriented work experience would also be considered
relevant but is not required. Deadline for fall semester is June 1; winter deadline is November 1. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Biomedical Sciences at GVSU will help you develop the skills and knowledge base you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following knowledge and skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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The M.S. in Biostatistics at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the biostatistics field.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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