Why major in biomedical sciences at Missouri State?
![Instructor and students loading lab samples into device.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/CMB-preparation-22139-7512.jpg)
Have great preparation for med school
Carve your path toward something bigger. We graduate the most pre-med students of any MSU program. Our acceptance rates for medical school (90%) are nearly double the national average.
![Students doing lab experiments in class.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/CMB-lab-22155-9225.jpg)
Develop in the lab
Hone your skills in laboratories that have state-of-the-art equipment. Every required course in this major has a lab aspect.
![Pharmacy student doing lab activity.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/cmb-pharmacy-20530-7631.jpg)
Find other careers within health care
Is medical school not for you? We also have a great track record for helping students get into dental school, pharmacy school and related health care programs.
![Student in lab class.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/BMS-courses-20182-4242.jpg)
Benefit from human-based biology
Your courses have a human focus, which makes the content more relevant to you. Explore cells and their interactions through a human lens.
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Degree plans and option areas
As you complete your biomedical sciences degree, you'll choose a track option designed to meet your goals and needs:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biomedical sciences
- Human health sciences
You can also add a certificate or minor to your degree.
![Student examining substance in syringe during class.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/CMB-careers-tout-22139-7393.jpg)
A smooth transition
![Michael Rexroad.](https://www.MissouriState.edu/BMS/_Files/Rexroad-500x600-22046-3144.jpg)