Biomedical Science Degree

The biomedical science degree program at Fort Peck Community College instructs students on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine. Students who graduate from the biomedical science degree program may follow a career path in areas such as healthcare administration, forensic science, genetic counseling, biomedical engineering, hematology, molecular geneticist, and more. Courses include basic medical sciences on the research level, biological science research in biomedical faculties, and general studies related to biomedical disciplines. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer biomedical science degrees.

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Fort Peck Community College

269 Blackfeet Avenue Agency, Harlem, MT

Known as the first chartered tribal college in Montana, Fort Peck Community College serves as an integral educational resource for the residents of the Fort Peck Reservation and northeastern Montana. FPCC has campuses in Poplar and Wolfpoint.

This college takes pride in providing quality educational opportunities anchored on the cultural values of the Indians. It cooperates with agencies, organizations, tribal units, businesses and institutions to create academic programs aimed at cultivating lifelong learning among adults and the youth.

FPCC receives an accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC). It has an open enrollment system and it offers wide array of degree and vocational programs which include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and numerous Certificate programs. Some of these programs are even distinct to the state.

Transfer programs prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions while occupational training programs are designed to develop the students' vocational and technical skills responsive to the current needs of the community and the industry. In all its academic services, FPCC prioritizes the preference and needs of the community members in an effort to support their academic and career endeavors.

FPCC has achieved unprecedented growth in past years and it was recognized for its exceptional academic and vocational offerings, student services and community service programs. Moreover, the campus is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology that supports distance learning, as well as new classrooms and facilities conducive to learning.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fort Peck Community College offers an associate's degree program in biomedical science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Description

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical scientists, except epidemiologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).