2018-2019 Catalog

Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences major is an interdisciplinary program combining core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology and sociology. Students study the sciences from a life-oriented perspective and develop the scientific proficiency necessary for a career in a variety of health professions. The curriculum provides the prerequisites to enter medical, veterinary and other allied health professional schools after graduation. The courseload allows students to double-major or minor in other fields of interest. In particular the curriculum is designed for pre-medical students and provides all the coursework necessary to apply to medical school. The core curriculum can be tailored in consultation with faculty in the Department of Natural Sciences for students wishing to enter other allied health fields or health-related employment after graduation. Participation in basic or clinical research is encouraged in preparation for post-baccalaureate study. An optional Thesis Track is available to Biomedical Sciences majors who conduct research over multiple semesters. Students choosing this option will graduate with honors in the major.

Successful completion of the thesis track will be noted on the student’s transcript.

Division: Sciences
Division Office: Carson Hall 706
Phone: 212-774-0725
Division Chair: Ken Ching, Ph.D.
kching@mmm.edu
Division Assistant: Kate Warner
kwarner@mmm.edu

Faculty: Faculty from various Departments teach courses in the Biomedical Sciences major.

Benedetta A. Sampoli Benitez

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Co-Chair, Department of Natural Sciences

B.S. & M.S., University of Florence

Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Carson Hall 614

Phone: 212-517-0653

bsampoli@mmm.edu

Ann Aguanno

Professor of Biology

Co-Chair, Department of Natural Sciences

B.A., SUNY, Buffalo

M.S. & Ph.D., New York University

Carson Hall 603

Phone: 212-774-4838

aaguanno@mmm.edu

Alessandra Leri

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Coordinator, Environmental Studies Programs

B.S., College of William and Mary

M.A., University of Virginia

Ph.D., Princeton University

Carson Hall 603

Phone: 212-517-0661

aleri@mmm.edu