all health and health-related professional programs require a university degree and the medical sciences degree is specifically designed to prepare students to be highly successful in these follow-on programs. however, it is also very good preparation for the student interested in a biomedical research career.

in the medical sciences program, students will take a comprehensive range of coursework in fundamental concepts of biology, critical thinking, leadership and professional conduct, psychology, global and cultural competence and biomedical specialty areas. there is scope for hands-on research experience and internships within the local community that could be valuable assets in future professional programs.

this program is excellent preparation for a health professional program such as medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology or radiology. the medical sciences degree would be a terrific launch point for the student wanting to enter biomedical graduate school. it could also be used for allied health professions such as medical law or hospital administration.