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The Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences! We offer several programs that provide an excellent education in the health and biomedical sciences, which are suited for careers in health and biomedical science professions, research and education.

Research Research The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences are involved with many new and ongoing research projects. Look through our Faculty research labs,...
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Student Success students We are proud of the success of our Health and Biomedical students. Join us in celebrating our students achievements here and visit often for updates...

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Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Brownsville Campus: BBRHB 1.101
Edinburg Campus: EHABW 2.206
Email: healthandbiomedicalsciences@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-7383 (Brownsville campus) 956-665-5905 (Edinburg campus)
Fax: 956-882-6835
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The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (BMED) at UTRGV

The BMED program explores the application of powerful, modern bioscience approaches such as biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and genomic's, as well as anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience to human health.

BMED is a preparatory degree for tomorrow’s health care professionals, scientists, educators, and leaders and thus prepares students for successful admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs as well as graduate studies in biomedical sciences.


Virtual Benedictine shadowing 
Touching the  Medical Experience through  Virtual Shadowing Online!

A Great opportunity for BMED students.

The sessions are one to two hours per week via zoom and cover different aspects and specialties within medicine. At the end of the meeting, we take a quiz and receive a certificate for two hours of virtual shadowing. The program is overseen by Dr. Raymond Fowler.

To learn more about this opportunity:  https://virtualshadowing.com/faqs


A Message from the Chair of the Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences! We offer several programs that provide an excellent education in the health and biomedical sciences, which are suited for careers in health and biomedical science professions, research, and education. The intellectual development of the student is enhanced using innovative tools such as technology-assisted hybrid courses, team-based, and case study based interactive classes and hands-on research, clinical lab, and clinical site experiences. We believe in an integrated approach to education and research and the faculty and staff are committed to helping students succeed through mentoring and providing opportunities for research in their laboratories. Faculty research includes investigations in neuroscience (neurobiology of addiction, learning and memory, protein trafficking), bioengineering, cancer biology, phylogenetics, medicinal plants, bone health and nutrition, chronic (obesity and diabetes), and infectious diseases and medical education. We are committed to serving Rio Grande Valley through education, research, and service.

Saraswathy Nair, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor

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