About Biomedical Health Sciences in Purdue University
Biomedical Health Sciences is designed to prepare students for entry into professional and graduate schools in a wide arena of health professions and health sciences. Building a solid foundation in the biomedical health sciences prepares our undergraduates for the challenges of pursuing a career in the diverse and ever-changing industry of healthcare and health science.
Due to the thoughtful design of our curriculum, students take similar coursework the first two years of enrollment, allowing the flexibility of switching from one pre-professional concentration to another. The most outstanding feature of this degree is that the course requirements for entry into professional or graduate school are incorporated into the plans of study, resulting in no extra coursework for our undergraduates.
Students in the School of Health Sciences often pursue undergraduate research in areas such as toxicology, cancer treatment and prevention, Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative disorders, heavy metals, health physics, medical imaging, occupational and environmental health. Students can also participate in an undergraduate honors program, with the ability to potentially conduct research as early as the first year. All students complete HSCI 10100, Introduction to Health Professions, in the first semester. During this course, students have the opportunity to explore careers across the allied health professions and to hear from practicing health professionals to gain an introduction to the numerous opportunities within the healthcare industry.
Careers in Biomedical Health Sciences
The majority of general health sciences graduates go on to graduate school or professional schools. In recent years, approximately 70% of our graduates enrolled in graduate school or professional schools; the national placement rate for professional school (med school, PT, OT, etc.) is less than 50%.
A number of students will also choose to enter into the workforce in various science-based fields, such as research and development, government agencies, biomedical science facilities and community health.
- Cardiologist
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Gastroenterologist
- Optometrist
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Physician Assistant
- Product Research and Development
- Surgeon
- University Faculty
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
Purdue University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1869 |
| Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Type of University |
Public |
| G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
| Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
| Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
| Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
| Number of Students |
40,000+ |
| Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Number of Campuses |
6 |
| Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition fees |
30,794 |
| Room/Board |
10,030 |
| Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
| Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
| Transportation |
2,260 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
| Subtotal |
4,770 |
| Estimated total |
45,594 |
