Biomedical Science Degree

The biomedical science degree program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport 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 Maryland colleges that offer biomedical science degrees.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport (LSUHSC-S)

1216 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Are you ready to start your medical education at Louisiana's premiere teaching hospitals?  LSU Health in Shreveport may have the educational training you need. LSUHSCS offers Doctorate's, Master's, and Bachelor's degrees in various healthcare fields like

• Cardiopulmonary Science
• Medical Technology
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy- and other rehabilitative services
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

LSUHSCS is part of Louisiana State University, one of Louisiana's public state universities. It is the ideal school to get your medical education because the school is located in a large hospital complete with a Burn Unit that functions as the area's ONLY Level One Trauma Center, a cancer unit, and a Children's Hospital that is affiliated with St. Jude.

Researchers in the School of Medicine conduct work in state-of-the-art laboratories in Biomedical Research Institute. Other clinical work and most of the classroom work are conducted at the nearby University Hospital.

Tuition varies between programs and financial aid is available. Residents of Louisiana pay in-state tuition rates because LSU is a public state school. LSUHSCS also provides continuing medical education to the area's local medical community. This supports the school's mission to provide lifelong learning to its doctors and other health professionals.

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $113320

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