Medical Science
Our Bachelor’s in Medical Science Program explores health, disease and medicine through a scientific and human lens. You’ll build a strong foundation across the biological and chemical sciences while examining cultural, ethical, psychological and public health factors that impact patient care. Through interdisciplinary coursework, labs and field experience, you’ll develop the skills, empathy and perspective to excel in a range of healthcare and research professions.
Why Study Medical Science at Wheaton?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from professors with advanced degrees and industry experience
- Research Labs: Collaborate with faculty on cutting-edge research with opportunities for publication in medical journals
- Community Impact: Work with local organizations and apply your skills to real community health challenges
- Career Flexibility: Gain scientific knowledge and patient empathy leading to diverse career paths
- Life and Career Design Institute: Receive one-on-one career coaching while learning essential life skills
Flexible Curriculum
Align your experience with your interests and career goals. Explore courses ranging from cancer biology, immunology, neurobiology, and infectious disease to electives in medical anthropology, ethics, psychology, and public health.
Major
Medical Science Faculty
Career Planning
Our Medical Science Program opens doors to diverse health-related careers. You’ll work one-on-one with a Career Navigator in our Life and Career Design Institute to discover the path that is right for you. You’ll learn design thinking skills and how to tailor your Wheaton experience to your professional and personal goals.
What can you do with a Bachelor’s in Medical Science?
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Perform complex laboratory tests on tissue and fluid samples to help diagnose and treat disease.
- Research Assistant: Support scientific research in labs for universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical or biotech companies.
- Health Educator: Create and implement programs to teach people about wellness, disease prevention and healthy behaviors.
- Medical and Health Services Manager: Oversee the operations of a clinical department, facility or public health program.
- Medical Sales Representative: Promote and sell pharmaceuticals, medical devices or lab equipment to healthcare professionals.
- Public Health Specialist: Work in government agencies or non-profits to study disease patterns and improve community health outcomes.
- Clinical Research Coordinator: Manage the logistics and data collection for clinical trials for new drugs or treatments.
- Medical Writer: Create scientific documents, educational materials or marketing content for healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations.
- Advanced Study: Prepare for graduate study in a wide range of medical fields
Related Programs
If you’re interested in a more specialized medical career path, you may want to explore our Nursing Program or Public Health Program. We also offer a variety of pre-health tracks that prepare you for advanced study in a specific field.