Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

About

Saint Louis University’s medical sciences program meets the needs of students considering a variety of career paths in the health sciences. It is designed mainly as a pre-professional program for SLU students looking to advance in health care education. It is ideal preparation for medical, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, dental, pharmacy, optometry or other health-related graduate programs. SLU’s medical sciences curriculum provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to enhance their competitive edge in seeking employment or furthering their education in professional programs, especially medical and physician assistant schools. This curriculum offers: Basic science courses that are required for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and for admission into medical school. A strong foundation in both basic sciences and medical courses in various areas of diagnostic medicine, such as urinalysis and body fluids, medical biochemistry, hematology and hemostasis, fundamental immunology, immunohematology and medical microbiology. An excellent option for medical and physician assistant scholars. A uniquely flexible curriculum that can accommodate a minor, certificate, or combination to meet the student’s professional goals. Pre-medicine, Medical Scholar, pre-physician assistant (PA) and PA Scholars curricula are the main options for degree candidates. An active student association sponsoring service projects, social events, fundraisers and trips to professional conferences. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Jesuit value of "women and men for and with others" to promote service in the medical sciences. Graduates will be able to articulate a clear description of a medical science project. Graduates will be able to apply clinical knowledge to analyze medical science data to develop a differential diagnosis.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Clinical Research Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Trials Coordinator, Patient Care Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Healthcare Quality Assurance Assistant, Public Health Specialist, Community Health Worker, Biomedical Research Assistant, Pharmacology Research Assistant, Immunology Research Assistant, Neuroscience Research Assistant, Genetics Research Assistant, Molecular Biology Research Assistant, Toxicology Research Assistant, Medical Device Specialist, Biotech Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Science Background), Clinical Data Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Assistant (Medical/Pharma), Health Informatics Specialist, Biochemistry Laboratory Technician, Medical Product Development Assistant, Public Health Analyst (Entry-Level), Epidemiology Assistant, Health Policy Research Assistant, Global Health Program Coordinator.