You’ll explore course work specific to the biomedical field, gain knowledge and experience through internships and have the cognitive course work to promote success on entrance examinations to graduate programs. With a degree in biomedical sciences, you’ll be able to successfully pursue a variety of careers.

Career Potential with a bachelors in bio medical studies

  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Doctor of osteopathic medicine
  • Medical imaging technician
  • Optometrist
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapist
  • Physician
  • Veterinarian

Internships and Research opportunities as a bio med major

You’ll engage in internship and job shadowing experiences that contribute to credentials for medical program applications. Opportunities are available with:

  • Chiropractors
  • Hospitals
  • Pathology laboratory
  • Physicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Veterinarians

The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.

Special Features: research and hands-on experience

Biomedical science students gain hands-on lab experience

  • Faculty dedicated to providing quality education and research opportunities include:
    • Christa Chatfield, microbiology and biofilm development of Legionella
    • Patricia Conklin, molecular genetic of vitamin C pathways in Arabidopsis
    • Theresa Curtis, mammalian wound healing responses
    • Louis Gatto, histology and pulmonary science
    • Christian Nelson, cell biology and virology
    • John Straneva, pathology and parasitology
  • If you participate in a research project, you may find yourself presenting your scientific findings at local and regional professional meetings. 
  • Study and work in our state-of-the-art classroom and research facility.

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities.

Student Clubs

Honor Societies

Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Honor Society

Next Steps