Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Physics - Biomedical Physics] From University of Utah

Biomedical Physics includes substantial training in chemistry and the biological sciences, and is primarily targeted to students preparing for careers in biomedical-related science. Most students in this track go on to medical school, dental school, or graduate school in Biological or Medical Physics.

The bio-medical track is a very intensive program primarily designed to prepare students for medical, dental, optometric or pharmaceutical post bachelor’s schools. With appropriate modifications, this track is also appropriate for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in medical or biological physics. Students interested bio-medical research, who are not interested in medical school should meet with an advisor as early in their career as possible to make these modifications. To accommodate the addition of several biology and chemistry courses, this program has slightly altered physics and math requirements. With the additional biology and chemistry courses, the bio-medical track is highly prescribed, so students should ideally enter the program with strong math and science preparation to avoid remediation and delayed graduation. 

Most students in the bio-medical program also pursue volunteer work and/or laboratory research whenever possible to help prepare them for entrance to medical school. In addition to meeting with their academic advisor in physics, students interested in pursuing a medical career are encouraged to meet with the medical professional advisors at the University College.

These advisors will help navigate the requirements for admission into a range of medical and other health professional schools. Successful students in the bio-medical program are expected to gain a broad perspective on physics, biology, and chemistry and how these disciplines interact through the language of mathematics. They will also develop strong organizational and problem-solving skills and will be well prepared for medical school. Historically, strong bio-medical students have a high rate of acceptance to a wide variety of medical schools.