Degrees & Majors

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in Biomedical Science and Enterprise (BSEN) program prepares graduates for a range of exciting careers in the biomedical industry or advanced degrees in science, business or law. The program offers an innovative approach to education that combines studies in biomedical science, business, entrepreneurship and law, and teaches students the scientific, legal and commercial aspects of scientific discovery.

The BSEN program is a perfect fit for anyone passionate about patient care, intrigued by the scientific study of human diseases or interested in creating and marketing the next generation of disease-preventing therapeutics or wearable health devices. It’s also for those who have dreams of working in a hospital, pharmaceutical company or biomed startup.

Our versatile graduates possess diverse skills sought by leading industry employers, and they’re ready to make a lasting difference that advances human health and improves the quality of human life.

The program is offered by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Law, Honors College, J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute.

The Translational Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. offers an innovative and interdisciplinary training experience designed to position graduates to contribute to the improvement of human health through various biomedical science related careers.

Key areas of educational and research focus will be complemented by cross-training in business and entrepreneurship to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to take discoveries from the “bench to the bedside.”

Students will experience:

• A signature, interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on professional development
• Mentorship from world-class researchers and distinguished faculty
• Hands-on participation in cutting-edge biomedical research
• State-of-the-art research facilities
• Vibrant campus life in downtown Atlanta

Opportunities for research areas of focus include:

• Life-threatening Infectious Diseases (COVID, STDs, Ebola, Flu, RSV, Measles, Pneumonia)
• Inflammatory Diseases (IBD, otitis media, autoimmune)
• Therapeutics (Novel COVID-19 antiviral drugs)
• Vaccines (Universal vaccines for coronavirus, Flu, STD)
• Microbiome
• Translational Immunology and Immunotherapy
• Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders