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Credits Required |
120
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136
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120
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Format |
Face To Face
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Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus. A variety of online courses are available spring/summer term. |
Coursework |
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KCON supports the overall university tradition of liberal education, offering undergraduate degree programs that are well-integrated and accredited, with a state-of-the-art concept-based curriculum. Students receive instruction and gain knowledge in our learning labs, through simulation exercises, and in clinical experiences. |
The biomedical sciences major provides a strong foundation in the sciences that prepares the student for careers in science and medicine. The requirements for the major align with the coursework required for admission to professional schools and graduate programs in the sciences. Students will study a variety of topics, including:
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Career Options |
Students may work in a variety of positions, including:
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Professional nurses perform a wide variety of functions including direct patient care, health care counseling, and leadership in providing and managing care for individuals and groups of clients. Nurses are members of health care teams and may work in hospitals,
homes, the community, clinics, or industry - wherever people need care
or health education. |
The biomedical sciences major is an excellent choice for students interested in health and science related careers in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. It also prepares students for entry into masters and Ph.D. programs. The bachelor's degree allows graduates to enter the workforce directly in areas such as:
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Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual hospitality job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2022 |
The B.S.N. in Nursing at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020 |
The B.S. in Biomedical Sciences at GVSU will help you develop the skills and knowledge base you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following knowledge and skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2021 |