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Bryan College of Health Sciences (BCHS) partners with other institutions to offer you shorter pathways to advanced degrees. Explore these career paths for Biomedical Sciences or Healthcare Studies below.
Biomedical Sciences Career Pathways
- Dentist (DMD)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Occupational Therapist (DOT)
- Pharmacist (PharmD)
- Physician (DO)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Physical Therapist (DPT)
- Podiatrist (DPM)
- Multiple Master's Level Programs
Learn more about each of our partners offering these exciting programs in the sections below!
Acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences program at BCHS does not guarantee admittance to any of the partner programs. Students must apply and be accepted into a given Partner Program (see below for specific information).
Des Moines University (DO, DPM, DOT, DPT and more!)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
- BCHS Science GPA of 3.35 and cumulative GPA of 3.35 or greater
- MCAT score of 503 or higher
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- One reserved seat each academic year for a BCHS student
Requirements
- BCHS Science GPA of 3.0 and cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater
- MCAT score of 490 or higher
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- One reserved seat each academic year for a BCHS student
Requirements
- BCHS Science and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Proof of 100 or more hours of observation or work experiences from at least two different settings
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
- BCHS Science GPA of 3.3 and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
- BCHS Science and cumulative GPA of 3.4 or greater
- Provide scores of the GRE to DMU (optional)
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
- BCHS cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater
- Provide scores of the GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT to DMU
- Take all prerequisite courses
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
Requirements
- BCHS cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Provide scores of the GRE, MCAT, or DAT to DMU
- Completed six semester credit hours of undergraduate research coursework
- Have significant prior research experience in a lab setting or other volunteer capacity
Kansas City University (DO and DMD)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students apply and interview during their second year at BCHS and matriculate into KCU after their third year
- After successful completion of the first year at KCU, a student will receive their bachelor’s degree from BCHS
Requirements
- Minimum ACT score of 24
- Minimum of 90 credit hours completed at BCHS, including prerequisite required courses
- BCHS Science GPA of 3.5 and cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students may apply as a senior in high school or as a full-time BCHS student
- After a successful interview, a student will matriculate at UNMC after third year at BCHS
- After successful completion of the UNMC program, a student will receive their bachelor’s degree from BCHS and a doctorate degree from UNMC
Requirements
- Minimum of 91 credit hours completed at BCHS, including prerequisite required courses
- High school or BCHS students must have a Science GPA of 3.5 and cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions
(BS in Biomedical Sciences and BS in Medical Laboratory Science)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students apply and interview during their second year at BCHS and matriculate at UNMC after their third year
- After successful completion of the UNMC program, a student will receive their bachelor’s degree from BCHS and a bachelor’s degree from UNMC
Requirements
- Minimum of 79 (Biomedical Sciences) or 77 (Healthcare Studies) prerequisite course credit hours completed at BCHS
- Must receive a C or above in all courses to be accepted for transfer
Union Adventist University (PA)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview
- BCHS guaranteed up to 5 spots for students meeting admissions requirements
Requirements
- BCHS Science and Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health and Office of Graduate Studies
(Multiple master's programs and certificates)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview and up to two students guaranteed acceptance per participating program
Requirements
- Apply during third year and graduate with an undergraduate degree from BCHS with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Healthcare Studies Career Pathways:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Nuclear Medicine Imaging Services
- Master of Health Professionals Teaching & Technology
- Master of Healthcare Delivery Science
- Certificate of Health Professions Teaching and Technology
- Certificate in Applied Health Informatics
- Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement
Learn more about each of our partners offering these exciting programs in the sections below!
Acceptance into the Healthcare Studies program at BCHS does not guarantee admittance to any of the partner programs. Students must apply and be accepted into a given Partner Program (see below for specific information).
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions (BS in Healthcare Studies and BS in Medical Laboratory Science)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students apply and interview during their second year at BCHS and matriculate at UNMC after their third year
- After successful completion of the UNMC program, a student will receive a bachelor’s degree from BCHS and a bachelor’s degree from UNMC
Requirements
- Minimum of 79 (Biomedical Sciences) or 77 (Healthcare Studies) prerequisite course credit hours completed at BCHS
- Must receive a C or above in all courses to be accepted for transfer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions (BS in Healthcare Studies and BS Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Earn 2 bachelor degrees in 4 years
- 3 years with BCHS and then 1 year with UAMS for clinical and online coursework
- Qualified students apply and interview during their second year at BCHS and matriculate at UAMS after their third year
- After successful completion of the UAMS program, a student will receive their bachelor’s degree from UAMS and a bachelor’s degree from BCHS
Requirements
- Minimum of 80 prerequisite course credit hours completed at BCHS
- Must receive a C or above in all courses to be accepted for transfer
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health and Office of Graduate Studies (Multiple masters program and certificates)
Benefits of Coming to BCHS
- Qualified students granted an interview and up to two students guaranteed acceptance per participating program
Requirements
- Apply during third year and graduate with an undergraduate degree from BCHS with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
