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Dr. Saraswathy Nair - Associate Professor/ Department Chair
Elizabeth Resendez - Administrative Assistant I Sylvia G. Hernandez -Administrative Assistant I
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program (BMED)
Office: BBRHB 1.101
Email: healthandbiomedicalsciences@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-7383
Fax: 956-882-6835
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Admission Information

1. How to Apply to UTRGV

Please follow the application instructions on the UTRGV “How to Apply” page.

2. We encourage early applications.

Fall 2023 BMED Admissions are now closed

The BMED Program has rolling admissions for Fall 2024.
Priority deadline is March 1 ^st, 2024. Fall 2023 admissions closes June 30, 2024 at 5PM CT

The BS in Biomedical Sciences, located primarily on the Brownsville campus has been approved to expand to the Edinburg campus and offer all classes including labs to incoming freshmen and sophomores, since Fall 2021!

BMED Application Instructions

BMED Online Application Form

Other Resources:

https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/

https://www.utrgv.edu/math/academics/general/placement/index.htm

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Additional Opportunities for BMED students:

Luminary Scholars | UTRGV

UTRGV | Scholarships Office

https://www.utrgv.edu/pa/pact/index.htm (Early acceptance from HS to PA program)

https://www.utrgv.edu/som/admissions/som-programs/vaqueros-md/index.htm (Early acceptance to SOM)

https://www.hcisd.org/apps/form/form.HARC.rpr3DUU.hX (Harlingen CISD to Health Professions via BMED pipeline)

https://www.utrgv.edu/honors/ (UTRGV Honors College)

**Open House Dates**
	We highly encourage applicants to attend one of our open house events. This will give you an opportunity to learn more about the program, research opportunities, and also meet our faculty and ask questions. RSVP for more details. Open Houses are scheduled on: Saturday, Dec. 9th @ 11 AM - 12pm ( ED Campus - Room TBD) Saturday, Feb. 24th 11 AM - 12PM (BRW Campus - Room TBD) Saturday, May 11th 11AM -12 PM (Campus Location TBD)