School of Biomedical Sciences

HSC School of Biomedical Sciences awards its first-ever bachelor’s degrees

December 20, 2023 • SBS, students

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Christine Nwanna earned her BS in Biomedical Sciences degree

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is celebrating its first-ever graduating class of undergraduate students. This month, The School of Biomedical Sciences awarded Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degrees to the program’s first cohort. 

“This is a historic day for the Health Science Center as we celebrate the first undergraduate class of students to graduate from our School of Biomedical Sciences,” said Dr. Charles Taylor, HSC provost and executive vice president. “This bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences will be foundational for these students who are seeking careers in health care and is the culmination of hard work by our faculty and staff to bring this program to fruition. These students have set a standard for subsequent classes to follow and I’m extremely proud of them.” 

The innovative online program – the first of its kind at HSC – launched in 2022 and was designed to provide an affordable and flexible option for students with prior college credits to complete their bachelor’s degrees. The program offers a pathway for graduates to enter the biomedical science or health care workforce or continue to an advanced science or professional health care degree program.

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