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First year biomed student Ivy Nash said the Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences  program was a perfect fit when she looked for options to start her college career.

鈥淚 wanted to be a doctor, but I didn’t know what to major in at first,鈥� said Nash. 鈥淪o I did research and found the biomedical program. I love biology and I also love medicine at the same time, so putting those two together, I fell in love with the programs they have and what I can do with it.鈥�

Since the program launched in fall 2025, demand for the Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences degree at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Science and Mathematics has been high with over 130 students enrolling in the program. It has proven to be popular with both newly enrolled students and upperclassmen who changed majors.

As the first group of students advance toward graduation, COSM leadership is working to support their next steps with a new pathways course. The class is designed to help students identify their specific interests in the field and chart a course to achieve a career or graduate level education to meet those interests. A portfolio course will also make its debut to make sure students are able to immediately enter the workforce or graduate school as soon as they receive their degree.

Program director Scott Mateer, Ph.D., feels a personal drive to help his students succeed. As a first generation college graduate, he found himself in uncharted waters after earning his bachelor’s degree. He decided to go on to earn his doctorate and begin teaching so he could help the next generation of scientists find their own path in life.

鈥淎t the end of the day, it鈥檚 about the students figuring out what鈥檚 important to them,鈥� said Mateer. 鈥淓verything I do comes back to the students because they are always going to come first to me.鈥�

To help students make connections and discover career opportunities in the field of biomedicine, Mateer hosts 鈥渕eet and mingle鈥� events where students can ask questions of professors and each other. Current biomed student Anya Bull appreciates the special attention the faculty have put into connecting with students.

鈥淚’ve been introduced to a lot of new organizations that really get me ready with shadowing and now with research opportunities,鈥� said Bull. 鈥淚’ve been getting more involved with my professors to have a more personal connection with them. Overall, I’ve found myself taking my education a lot more seriously now that I know how to plan for the future.鈥�

The Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences degree is available in person at both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.