Why earn a degree in Applied Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Option?
If you are interested in a career that combines science and its applications in healthcare, the BS in Applied Biomedical Sciences (ABS), Clinical Science (CS) Option is for you. By studying scientific concepts and laboratory methods you’ll learn about health and diagnosing disease, nutrition and its importance in health maintenance, and new discoveries based on laboratory research and biotechnology.
Learn through classroom instruction and research laboratory experiences
The ABS-CS program delivers a core of basic sciences like human anatomy & physiology, physiological chemistry, and clinical microbiology in combination with more advanced courses covering a range of topics in the biomedical sciences.
As a student in the program, you will tailor your studies based on your subject preferences. Choose from a broad range of upper-level courses in which basic science knowledge is applied to biomedical fields like medical laboratory science and diagnostics, clinical research, human nutrition and pharmaceutical sciences.
To reinforce classroom learning, the ABS-CS Option offers many hands-on laboratory experiences, including research under expert faculty supervision, all to ensure classroom information is reinforced with real-world practical applications. ABS-CS students can also apply for a paid experiential learning co-op with one of UMass Lowell’s multiple industry and workforce partners.
Advancing scientific research in the biomedical sciences and biotechnology
Graduates of the ABS-CS Option enter the working world ready to advance up-to-date research in the biomedical sciences. Our students graduate with solid knowledge and skills that make them highly competitive and well prepared for a wide range of employment and career opportunities related to laboratory research and biotechnology. These include:
- Analytical instrumentation companies
- Medical device and pharmaceutical industries
- Government careers in a variety of fields associated with biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, including forensics
- Research laboratories in academia, including clinical research in medical schools and affiliated hospitals
Program graduates will be successful in gaining employment among the many disciplines within the biomedical sciences, in positions such as:
- Biotechnology research and development (R&D) scientists
- Clinical and biomedical sciences laboratory research associates
- Pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and forensics laboratory technologists
- Biomedical device and laboratory instrument technical and sales agents
- Quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and laboratory safety personnel
- Laboratory operations regulatory affairs officials
Preparation for advanced degrees
A degree in ABS-CS prepares students very well to obtain graduate degrees and apply to some professional programs, like physician assistant (PA). Many graduates of the ABS-CS program continue onto graduate school and receive Master or Doctoral degrees in a variety of basic and applied science disciplines, including Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Nutritional Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, and many others.
Degree requirements, admissions, and course information
Please visit the Applied Biomedical Sciences degree program page to learn about degree requirements and admissions for the Clinical Science (CS) Option, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Option and Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Option.