Biomedical Science Career Guide

Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths

Academic Resources

Explore our Biomedical Sciences academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.

Curriculum Guide

Biomedical Sciences Department

CLAS Advising Center

What Can I Do With This Major?

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Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.

Career Resources

Unlock career potential in Biomedical Science! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.

Career Assessment - PathwayU

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Biomedical Sciences Career Options

Career Communities

Menu of Experiences

Sample Biomedical Sciences Internship Sites

Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.

General Information on Internships

Biomedical Sciences Internships

Join A Student Organization

Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!

  • Pre- Med Club
  • Pre- Physical Therapy Club
  • Pre- PHD/MD
  • Pre- Dental Club
  • Pre- Optometry Club
  • Pre- Chiropractic Club
  • Pre- Pharmacy Club
  • Pre-Veterinary Club

Student Organizations

Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills

Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.

Healthcare Certifications/Training
Research
 

Electives to Consider

Community Service Opportunities

Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.

The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Civic Engagement Center

BMS Study Abroad Options

Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.

Imagine shadowing doctors in a Peruvian health center, taking X-rays of the lungs of tuberculosis patients, and performing anthropometrical assessments of malnourished children in a community.  All this while being immersed in the culture and language of the host country would be an unforgettable and transformative experience for a future health professional.

BMS Study Abroad

Explore Internships Abroad

Undergraduate Scholar Engagement

Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.

Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE)


BMS Career Spotlights

Lerenza Howard '07 Spotlight

Lerenza Howard '07

My favorite memory was being a member of the Voices of GVSU. I met some amazing individuals while participating in the choir including our choir director Mama CC. I thoroughly miss our practice sessions and performing together at various events.

Kellyn Sanders '17 Spotlight

Kellyn Sanders '17

There are so many great memories from GVSU but one I'm extremely grateful for is having the ability to take so many biomedical science courses, especially the cadaver labs.

Marissa Parisek '21 Spotlight

Marissa Parisek '21

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was going to football games with my roommates and meeting some of my closest friends.

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Where Alumni Have Landed

  • Quality Control Laboratory Analyst - Mead Johnson Nutrition
  • Performance Improvement Analyst - Meridian Health
  • Clinical Research Associate - IQVIA
  • Technical Recruiter - Aerotek
  • Laboratory Analyst - Pfizer
  • Clinical Data Management Specialist - QST Consultations, Ltd.
  • Supervisor of Community Supporters - MOKA
  • Quality Control Microbiology Technician - Amway
  • Clinical Research Coordinator - Karmanos Cancer Institute
  • Research Associate - Charles River Laboratories

Attend Events

Career Community- Healthcare

GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair

October 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of...

Graduate School Fair 2026

October 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Explore your future at the annual GVSU Graduate School Fair hosted by the GVSU Career Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 12pm - 2pm in the Henry Hall Atrium on the Allendale...

State of Michigan Information Session & Networking Event

October 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Did you know the State of Michigan is the largest employer in the state? And did you know that applying for a position with the State of Michigan can look a little different from a typical job application? Join...

Community, Connections, and Careers in Northern Michigan

October 29, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Connect with leading employers from the greater Traverse City area to explore internships, entry-level positions, and career opportunities across a variety of industries. Learn what makes Northern...

How to Gain Healthcare Experience

November 4, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come learn about volunteer, part-time and internship opportunities from various healthcare professionals. Students will hear a brief overview of each employer, followed by time to network and connect...

View More Career Community- Healthcare

Consider joining the Healthcare Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!


Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate or Professional Programs

Students with a BMS degree may continue on to a graduate program.  Here are some examples of programs students have pursued:

  • Medical School
  • Dental School
  • Pharmacy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Health Administration
  • Chiropractic School
  • Optometry School
  • Epidemiology
  • Veterinarian School
  • Podiatry

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Career Center Resources

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