BU-Met Bio Med Broch

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Biomedical Laboratory

Clinical Sciences

Bachelor o Science in Biomedical Laboratory

& Clinical Sciences

Certifcate in Biotechnology

Certifcate in Clinical Research

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From the Director

Welcome to Boston Universitys program in

Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences.

I you are interested in a career in the felds o biotechnology or clinical research, youve come to the

right place. Boston is one o the worlds preeminent biomedical centers; the rapid pace o innovation

in these industries and the high demand or trained proessionals means a broad range o excitingopportunities at the oreront o lie sciences research.

Boston Universitys Metropolitan College and School o Medicine collaborate to provide this

outstanding academic program that will prepare you or a rewarding uture in biomedical or

clinical research. You have the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor o Science in Biomedical

Laboratory & Clinical Sciences, or a certifcate in Biotechnology or Clinical Research.

Along with the academic excellence you expect rom Boston University, our program eatures

part- and ull-time study options, evening and Saturday courses, and valuable hands-on training

through laboratory courses and externships at research acilities in the greater Boston area. Many

o our students work in Bostons biomedical industry while pursuing their studies simultaneously.

Metropolitan Colleges open registration policy means you can even register or individual classesbeore committing to a degree or certifcate program.

Whether you are changing careers or working toward a credential to improve your marketability,

Boston Universitys program in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences will prepare you or a

ulflling role in this ast-growing and rewarding industry. As you explore the ollowing pages, youll fnd

inormation on our undergraduate oerings and admission policies. Should you have any questions,

please eel ree to contact me directly at 617-638-5622 or [email protected]. I look orward to hearing

rom you.

Sincerely,

Constance PhillipsDirector, Program in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences

Research Assistant Proessor o Biochemistry

BA, Emmanuel College

MA, Suolk University

MPH, Boston University

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Bachelor of Science inBiomedical Laboratory& Clinical Sciences

The Bachelor o Science in Biomedical Laboratory &

Clinical Sciences (BLCS) combines general undergraduate

education with special technical preparation or thebiomedical feld in order to train students or positions

in biomedical research laboratories or clinical research

settings. The time required to earn the degree varies based

on individual schedules, transerable credits, and the pace

students establish or themselves to complete the program.

The BLCS curriculum consists o 128 credits, to be earned

in our distinct components:

1.Distribution/Specialization Requirements (74 credits)

Distribution requirements comprise the basic science and

liberal arts courses or all Metropolitan College degreecandidates, while specialization requirements are drawn

rom specifed courses in the biomedical sciences taught

at Boston Universitys School o Medicine. Students must

complete 48 distribution credits and 26 specialization

credits. Courses taken at other institutions may satisy

some o these requirements.

2. Specialization Electives (36 credits)

Specialization electives provide working knowledge in a

range o relevant felds, including cell culture, molecular

biology, immunology, and clinical laboratory genetics.

Students select their electives rom a wide range o

oerings, and may concentrate on an area o their

choosing. Students must complete 36 credits o

specialization electives, o which 10 additional credits

o externship may be chosen.

3. Free Electives (8 credits)

Free electives allow students to complement and broaden

their academic background. Students should consider their

career objectives and personal interests when selecting ree

elective courses. Eight credits o ree electives are required;

approved transer credits rom another accredited

institution may be applied toward this requirement.

4. Externship/Clinical Practicum (10 credits)

Students gain hands-on experience in their chosen feld

by working as interns in a laboratory environment.Externships are available in clinical, industrial, and

university settings, and assist students in meeting

individual goals while earning credit toward their

degree and adding valuable proessional experience

to their rsum.

Students must earn a minimum o 10 credits through the

externship program, and may earn up to 20 credits with

the directors approval. The total number o credits earned

in the externship will determine the number o specialization

elective course credits required o students.

Students must earn a grade o C or higher in specialization

courses. To graduate, students need a cumulative grade point

average o 2.0 or higher.

Course Listings and DescriptionsA comprehensive list o courses, course descriptions,

and requirements or the Bachelor o Science in Biomedical

Laboratory & Clinical Sciences can be ound online at

bu.edu/met/biomedical.

Course schedules or specifc semesters can be oundon the website or in the Metropolitan College Schedule

prior to the start o registration. See page 5 o this brochure

or details and registration procedures.


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The ExternshipThe externship is an integral component o the

Bachelor o Science in Biomedical Laboratory &Clinical Sciences degree requirements, providing a

valuable opportunity or students to gain hands-on

experience in their chosen feld. Externships can take

place in biotechnology frms, clinical laboratories,

and biomedical research acilities. Students have

also been able to arrange externships at their

own workplace. A contract signed by the student,

laboratory supervisor, and program director is

required. Students must meet with the program

director and submit a rsum at least one semester

beore their externship is to start. Beore receiving

a grade, each student must present a PowerPoint

summary o his or her directed study.

A minimum o 10 externship credits is necessary

or the Bachelor o Science in Biomedical Laboratory

& Clinical Sciences degree. A minimum o 15 hours

o supervised laboratory work equals one credit.

Students pay regular tuition charges or externship

credits. Students completing their externship should

enroll in Directed Study Biomedical Externship

(GMS BT 591/592) or Clinical Research Practicum

(GMS BT 594/595).

Recent Externship Sites

Analytical Development Laboratory,

Biogen Idec, Inc., Cambridge

Emergency Department,

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Core Hematology Laboratory, Boston

Department o Human Genetics,

Boston University School o Medicine (BUSM)

Department o Pharmacology, BUSM

Department o Inectious Diseases, BUSM

Quality Control Department,

Pfzer, Inc., Andover

Pharmaceutical Laboratory,

Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge

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EmploymentOpportunities

studentprofile

ean NazaireMS Program in Bioinformatics

Georgetown University

CityLab Academy (07)

BS in Biomedical Laboratory

& Clinical Sciences (11)

I fnished CityLab Academy and

entered the BLCS program so

could compete or a good lab

ssistant or technician position.

So ar, my avorite aspect o the

program is the hands-on training.

The lab classes provide a good

opportunity to practice and learn

t the same timehelping me

become more amiliar with the

ab instruments and research in

he Lab Animal Science Centert BUMC, where I work.

Getting to know proper medical

erminology also makes it

easier to communicate with the

Centers primary investigators.

can do a lot with the BLCS

degree, but Im ocusing on

genetics and molecular biology

because I want to go into

bioinormatics. This program is

giving me the oundation I need

o pursue this goal.

The biomedical feld oers a broad range o caree

opportunities. Below are two examples o job

descriptions or which Biomedical Laboratory

& Clinical Sciences graduates are qualifed:

Associate Scientist I

This position is critical in the testing o

manuactured drugs to be released by a company

Knowledge o CGMP, Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs), validation activities, specifc

sotware, and laboratory assays is critical to

successul perormance in this job. Excellent

communication skills are also important in training

and working across dierent departments within

the company.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Responsibilities include assisting with clinical

research studies; recruiting and evaluating

patients or studies; scheduling patients or study

visits; obtaining inormed consent; collecting and

organizing patient data; quality assurance o

research charts to assure compliance; and insuring

high levels o confdentiality regarding study and

patient medical records.


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International Students

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanentresidents must contact Undergraduate Student

Services at 617-353-2980 or visit bu.edu/met/admissions/

apply-now.

Transfer StudentsStudents may be able to enter the program with credits earned

at other accredited institutions. To determine eligibility,

transer applicants must meet with an academic counselor

prior to completing an application or admission.

Open RegistrationOpen registration allows new and current students to take

most Metropolitan College courses without applying to a

program or submitting transcripts. Applicants who have

completed secondary school or its equivalent may enroll

in courses by ollowing registration procedures. Those

registering or more than three courses will need a signature

rom an academic counselor or the program director.

Registration ProceduresAll students are expected to register or courses during the

normal registration period each semester. Exact dates,

methods, times, and locations o registration are published

beore each semester in the Metropolitan College Schedule.

A calendar o important dates and a registration orm are

included in the publication. Students may also view the

University Class Schedule online at bu.edu/studentlink.

Beore registering, students should check course

descriptions or additional notes, as many advanced courses

carry prerequisites that must be completed beore enrolling.

To request a copy o the Metropolitan College Schedule, please

call 617-353-6000, email [email protected], or visit bu.edu/met.

Tuition and FeesIn general, tuition is determined by the number o credits

taken, plus any additional ees. For specifc tuition and ee

inormation, please reer to the Metropolitan College website

at bu.edu/met. Inormation on payment procedures and

deadlines is included. To request a copy o each publication,

please call Metropolitan College at 617-353-6000, email

[email protected], or visit bu.edu/met.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Boston University Financial Assistance oce can answeryour questions about fnancial aid, merit awards, need-based

grants, and other educational grant and lending programs.

Please visit bu.edu/fnaid or call 617-353-2965.

Scholarship for Community College Graduates

The Metropolitan College Scholarship or Community College

Graduates oers a 50 percent tuition scholarship, or up to

12 credits a semester, to qualifed graduates o the ollowing

Massachusetts community colleges: Bunker Hill, Mass Bay,

Middlesex, Northern Essex, Quinsigamond, and Roxbury.

For inormation, visit bu.edu/met/scholarship/community.

Scholarship for Parents

Metropolitan College oers a 50 percent reduction in tuition or

parents with children in Boston and Chelsea public schools.

For eligibility details, visit bu.edu/met/scholarship/parents.

Scholarship for Boston Medical Center Employees

Benefts-eligible Boston Medical Center employees who

work 24 hours per week or more can enroll in undergraduate

or graduate Metropolitan College courses on the Boston

University Charles River Campus or Medical Campus, and

receive a 50 percent reduction in tuition. For more inormation,

visit bu.edu/met/corporate/bmc/scholarship.

Additional scholarship opportunities are available through

Metropolitan College. For more information, please visit

bu.edu/met/scholarship.

Academic AdvisingExperienced academic counselors are available to advise

undergraduate degree candidates and non-degree students

on the many programs oered by Metropolitan College.

Undergraduate Student Services provides guidance on

enrollment procedures, course selection, and academic

requirements. This service is available to those considering

enrolling in Metropolitan College, as well as to new and

continuing students. For more inormation, please call

Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980,

visit bu.edu/met, or email [email protected].

Admission and RegistrationStudents apply or admission to the Bachelor o Science in Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences degree

program through Metropolitan Colleges Undergraduate Student Services. Secondary school graduation, or an

equivalency diploma, and ocial transcripts rom all postsecondary institutions attended are required.


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Other Biomedical Programs,continued

CityLab Academy

City Lab Academy is a ree, two-semester degree-track

education and biomedical training program or high school

graduates. Students earn 12 Boston University credits and a

Certifcate in Biomedical Laboratory Science upon successul

completion o our courses: Medical Terminology, Introduction

to Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Cell Culture Techniques,

and Biotechnology.

Participants in the CityLab Academy program attend

academic and laboratory courses with students who are

enrolled in BUs Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences

(BLCS) degree program. CityLab Academy students receive

tutoring, develop study and job-readiness skills, and are

mentored by a graduate student in the medical sciences. Anintensive two-week internship oers frsthand experience in

the feld and supports job-skill preparation.

Graduates o CityLab Academy are qualifed or a variety o

entry-level laboratory jobs at biotech companies, universities,

and hospitals. Many Academy alumni are successully

employed and continue their studies in the BLCS program at

little or no cost, through their employers tuition beneft.

For more inormation about CityLab Academy, please visit

bumc.bu.edu/CityLabAcademy, or email [email protected],

call 617-638-5664.

alumniprofile

Andres BerrioSenior Research Associate,

Momenta Pharmaceuticals

CityLab Academy (02)

BS in Biomedical Laboratory

& Clinical Sciences (08)

The Biomedical Laboratory & Cli

Sciences program oers a broadspectrum o classesincluding

pharmacology, cancer biology, ce

culture, and biochemistryall wit

one degree program. The practica

o all my classes has already helpe

me transition into the biotech indu

Currently, Im working at Moment

Pharmaceuticals, a public compan

in the Boston area that specializes

the analysis o complex sugars. Th

direct impact o what I learned in

class is apparent in my actions an

involvement at work, as well as in

ambitions or the uture. The skills

opportunities provided will give m

the edge I need to successully

advance in the feld.



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ContactBiomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences

Program Director: Constance Phillips

Phone: 617-638-5622Fax: 617-638-5621

Email: [email protected]


Mailing and Street Address:Boston University School o Medicine

801 Albany Street, Fourth Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02119

Getting to the Medical CampusThe Boston University School o Medicine is located

at 801 Albany Street in Bostons South End. There is

a campus shuttle between the Charles River Campus

and the Medical Campus; a schedule is available

at bu.edu/thebus. The School o Medicine is also

accessible by car, subway, and bus. For detailed

inormation, please reer to map below.

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