Stephen Harrison 1997
I always enjoyed the luxury of being able to visit often with my uncle, Norman TenBrink, who was a long-time faculty member in the geology department, and who's office was just a few steps away from my living center (Weed).
Biomedical Science Career Guide
Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Academic Resources
Explore our Biomedical Sciences academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
Career Resources
Unlock career potential in Biomedical Science! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.
Menu of Experiences
Sample Biomedical Sciences Internship Sites
Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.
- Charles River
- The McCahill Group
- Meridian Health
- Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
- Corewell Health
- Trinity Health Michigan
- Van Andel Institute
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
- Pre- Med Club
- Pre- Physical Therapy Club
- Pre- PHD/MD
- Pre- Dental Club
- Pre- Optometry Club
- Pre- Chiropractic Club
- Pre- Pharmacy Club
- Pre-Veterinary Club
Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills
Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Civic Engagement Center
BMS Study Abroad Options
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Imagine shadowing doctors in a Peruvian health center, taking X-rays of the lungs of tuberculosis patients, and performing anthropometrical assessments of malnourished children in a community. All this while being immersed in the culture and language of the host country would be an unforgettable and transformative experience for a future health professional.
Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.
BMS Career Spotlights
Thomas Rogers '12
My favorite memory was meeting my future wife in the basement of Mackinaw Hall while in Genetics class.
Allie Goeddeke '17
My favorite GVSU memory is tailgating with my family for football games!
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Quality Control Laboratory Analyst - Mead Johnson Nutrition
- Performance Improvement Analyst - Meridian Health
- Clinical Research Associate - IQVIA
- Technical Recruiter - Aerotek
- Laboratory Analyst - Pfizer
- Clinical Data Management Specialist - QST Consultations, Ltd.
- Supervisor of Community Supporters - MOKA
- Quality Control Microbiology Technician - Amway
- Clinical Research Coordinator - Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Research Associate - Charles River Laboratories
Attend Events
Career Community- Healthcare
Employer Showcase: Healthcare Associates/Community Caregivers
January 15, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Healthcare Associates/Community Caregivers! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities...
Employer Showcase: Select Medical
January 22, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Select Medical! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers? Each...
Careers in Lab Sciences
January 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us to learn about volunteer, part-time, and full-time opportunities from various employers who are in the Lab Sciences area. Students will hear a brief overview of each employer, followed...
Prepare for the Career Fair
February 10, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Winter GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume,...
Summer Job Fair
February 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The GVSU 2025 Summer Job Fair is an excellent place for your summer job or internship search and to start networking with organizations looking to connect with Grand Valley students and alumni of all...
Consider joining the Healthcare Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate or Professional Programs
Students with a BMS degree may continue on to a graduate program. Here are some examples of programs students have pursued:
- Medical School
- Dental School
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Administration
- Chiropractic School
- Optometry School
- Epidemiology
- Veterinarian School
- Podiatry
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Career Center Resources
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