The Part-Time Bachelor’s in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
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Quality professional education, convenient schedules
Offered part- and full-time on campus in collaboration with Boston University’s School of Medicine, the BU Metropolitan College (MET) bachelor’s in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences prepares students for jobs in a field projected to see 16% job growth through 2024.
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Engaged faculty, powerful networks
MET and School of Medicine faculty bring hands-on experience in biotech, clinical research, ethico-legal issues, and bioinformatics to the classroom, providing practical insights and in-depth understanding that you can directly apply in your own career. Valuable networks can be established through local externships and your fellow professionals in class.
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Academic excellence, international recognition
A BU degree is highly respected, and can open doors to a promotion, a better job, or a new career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those with a bachelor’s degree earn, on average, 43% more per week than those with an associate’s—and more than 50% than those with some college and no degree.
Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
Massachusetts is one of the world’s preeminent biomedical centers, home to hundreds of biotechnology companies, universities, and academic institutions that fuel innovation and research—and drive demand for highly qualified professionals.
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences, offered collaboratively through Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) and School of Medicine, opens the door to a broad range of opportunities in the biotech field, providing:
- Hands-on training through externships at local research facilities
- Experienced faculty from the industry and BU School of Medicine facilities
- Flexible part- and full-time study options
- Small classes of 24 or fewer students
- Career counseling and networking opportunities
MET also offers a Certificate in Biotechnology and a Certificate in Clinical Research—ideal for those who already have a foundation in biology, chemistry, and math, and who wish to earn a professional credential.
Metropolitan College
One of Boston University’s 17 schools and colleges, Metropolitan College offers more than 70 part-time and full-time degree and certificate programs in the evening, online, and in blended formats.
Metropolitan College, as part of Boston University, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.