Programs
The Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program is a distinctive undergraduate program offered at Texas A&M in Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). The program has two objectives:
- Establish a strong four-year college education. We aim to prepare students at the college level for productive futures in a changing world and help them gain the versatility to face the years ahead.
- Assist students, in a structured way, in orienting and training themselves in areas of selected vocational interests. The BIMS program provides the fundamental knowledge to build the skills needed for successful vocational achievements, making the graduate employable and trainable.
Pursue a degree in our distinctive program, add a minor to your degree plan, or find a certificate that aids in your academic pursuits.
The BIMS major both emphasizes versatility in the biological and medical sciences and prioritizes a One Health approach to education while bringing together students with an interest in medical careers.
The BIMS minor consists of coursework related to and directed toward the understanding of health and disease.
*INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS ALREADY ADMITTED TO THE CERTIFICATE; PROGRAM WILL RETURN IN THE SPRING OF 2026 FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS*
The Biomedical Research Certificate allows students to gain advanced training in biomedical research.