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See the degree grade →The Bachelor's in Clinical Science at Dartmouth provides an undergraduate grounding in the biomedical sciences together with practical training in clinical research methods and patient-centred care. It suits students aiming for careers in clinical research, allied health professions, or medical school who want a combination of rigorous scientific coursework and hands-on exposure to clinical environments.
The programme combines foundational courses in the life sciences with applied modules in clinical investigation and patient care. Early years focus on core subjects such as molecular and cellular biology, human anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, and introductory statistics. In later years students progress to more specialised subjects including pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical research methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, and medical ethics.
Teaching typically mixes lectures, small-group seminars and laboratory practicals. Students undertake supervised laboratory or clinical research projects and a senior capstone or thesis that emphasises translational approaches—moving from basic science findings toward clinical application. Electives allow study of related areas such as neuroscience, immunology, health policy, or global health to tailor the degree to individual career goals.
Admission is selective and looks for strong academic preparation in science and quantitative subjects. Typical applicants present high-level secondary qualifications including biology and chemistry plus mathematics. For UK applicants this commonly means A-levels (or equivalent) with science subjects at higher level; International Baccalaureate candidates will usually have higher-level sciences and solid overall points. US applicants present a rigorous high-school curriculum with advanced science and maths courses.
Alongside grades, successful applicants demonstrate sustained interest in healthcare or research through extracurriculars, volunteering, laboratory experience or internships. Supporting materials include academic references and a personal statement outlining motivations for clinical science. Standardised tests or interviews may be used in line with the college's general admissions policies.
Graduates are well placed for a variety of clinical and research pathways. Common next steps include entry to medical, dental or physician-associate training, clinical research roles such as research coordinator or clinical trials assistant, and positions in public health, health data analysis or the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The degree also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate study in epidemiology, translational medicine or health services research.
Alumni often combine the scientific grounding of the programme with further professional qualifications to pursue clinical practice or leadership roles in healthcare delivery, research management, regulatory affairs and health policy.
Students benefit from small-class teaching, close faculty supervision and ready access to clinical partners. The close institutional links with a major medical centre enable undergraduate involvement in patient-centred research, clinical shadowing and internships that enrich the curriculum. Dartmouth supports undergraduates with dedicated research fellowships, mentoring from clinician-scientists and structured pre-health advising.
The liberal-arts environment encourages interdisciplinary study, so students can combine clinical science with complementary subjects such as quantitative methods, social sciences or ethics. Facilities include modern teaching laboratories and collaborative research spaces, and the college emphasises experiential learning to prepare students for the translational challenges of contemporary healthcare.
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