The minor in Biomedical Sciences provides students with a core curriculum representing a useful complement to majors in biological science, zoology, occupational therapy, exercise and sport science, animal science and other biomedical sciences. The program offers a variety of courses which serve to broaden the background of students who desire to pursue professional careers in the veterinary and biomedical sciences as well as in a variety of health-related disciplines.
A minor in microbiology will be of considerable benefit to students majoring in biological science, physical science, food science, biochemistry, some fields of engineering and other science-related fields. Microbiology courses can be selected on the basis of students' specialized interest in biomedical environmental, industrial (biotechnology), or food microbiology.
