Biomedical Sciences (BMT, Pre-Med)

The program is delivered on Keiser University's signature one-class-at-a-time model, with courses taught in focused four-week terms and new classes starting every month. The degree requires 121 credit hours across 20+ courses and takes approximately 35 months to complete on a full-time basis; the timeline is shorter for students who transfer in eligible credits (up to 12 transfer credits accepted).

Coursework is organized into a lower division (foundational sciences and general education, including chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, and mathematics) and an upper division (biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, pathology, and biology of cancer), plus free electives. Laboratory sections accompany the core science courses to build practical bench skills. To advance to upper-division science courses, students must earn at least a 'C' in general education courses and complete all lower-division math and science requirements. The program is offered on-campus at select Florida locations (Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, and Tampa).

The curriculum blends a rigorous science core (chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, pathology, and biology of cancer) with general education and free electives, all supported by hands-on laboratory work. A representative course sequence is shown below.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester based on scheduled credit hours. Full-time enrollment (12-17.99 credits) is approximately $12,408 per semester per Keiser University's Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure (subject to annual review). Because this is a 121-credit degree completed in roughly 35 months, estimated total tuition is on the order of ~$99,000 for a student progressing full-time without transfer credits; the actual figure varies with credit load per semester, transfer credits, and the pace of enrollment. New students also pay a one-time $55 application fee and a one-time $145 registration fee at enrollment. Laboratory-based science courses may carry additional per-course resource or lab fees; consult the campus financial services office for the exact amount, which is not published as a single figure. For an individualized estimate, use Keiser's Net Price Calculator at https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/NPC-index.html.

Students who qualify may fund their education through a range of options: Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida state aid such as the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) and EASE; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military education benefits. The FAFSA must be completed each year (Keiser FAFSA School Code 015159).

Estimated total program tuition of about $99,264 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

The degree is built primarily as a springboard to graduate and professional education. Its coursework satisfies the prerequisites for admission to programs in Medicine (MD/DO), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant studies, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, and biomedical science PhD programs.

Graduates who enter the workforce directly pursue roles such as research scientist, laboratory technician, clinical trials coordinator, biomedical research assistant, medical science liaison, medical sales representative, and public health professional, working in settings including research laboratories, hospitals and clinical facilities, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and public health organizations.

This is an academic, pre-professional bachelor's degree; it does not itself confer a clinical license. Professional licensure and certification are earned after completing the relevant graduate or professional program (for example, medical, dental, pharmacy, PA, or veterinary school).

Expect a demanding, science-intensive course of study taken one class at a time in four-week terms, so you focus fully on a single subject before moving to the next. You will spend substantial time in the laboratory, developing hands-on skills in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, and biochemistry alongside lecture coursework.

The pace is fast and cumulative: strong performance in foundational chemistry, physics, math, and biology is required before advancing to upper-division science courses, and general education courses must be passed with at least a 'C'. Students planning graduate or professional school should also expect to prepare for admissions exams (such as the MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or GRE) outside of coursework, since the program aligns to those prerequisite requirements. Small classes and faculty with research backgrounds mean close mentorship, and students interested in veterinary careers can add the Equine Studies concentration for specialized, practicum-based experience.