Biomedical Science (B.S.)

The Biomedical Science (B.S.) program is a 100% online degree combining disciplines like virology, epidemiology, genetics, and microbiology. It focuses on developing treatments, technology, and inventions to benefit public health. Students engage with foundational knowledge for healthcare professions.

Focus areas include Virology, Epidemiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cancer biology.

Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as pharmaceutical sales, toxicology, public health, research, crime investigation, and healthcare professions.

100% Online, 34 months duration.

Beal University has campuses in Bangor and Wilton, Maine, with the Bangor campus located at 99 Farm Road. Students can choose online, hybrid, or on-campus study depending on the program. The university's offerings are designed for students seeking career-focused education through diploma, associate, bachelor's, and master's pathways.

Academic options span seven fields of study: addiction counseling and mental health, business, cannabis, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and welding. Programs include clinical mental health, business administration, public administration, medicinal plant sciences, cybersecurity, biomedical science, public health, healthcare administration, and several nursing qualifications. Welding Technology is available on campus, while practical nursing, nursing associate, and bachelor's nursing programs combine online and on-campus study. Other programs are offered fully online.

Beal uses eight-week course modules within six mini semesters, allowing students to study year-round and progress through their programs continuously. The university lists 32 accelerated programs, including routes from diploma to master's level. Program lengths vary by qualification, with examples ranging from eight months for Welding Technology to 42 months for a bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling. Students should check each program's delivery format and normal completion time, since options differ across fields. Beal also provides student, career, and academic support services, along with connections to Maine employers.