
Examine the world from a cellular level as a biomedical scientist. Students in the Biomedical Science pathway use their skills of observation, problem-solving, and attention to detail to protect and heal the world around us. See your future come into focus when you slip into a lab coat, explore cutting-edge lab technologies, diagnose diseases, or solve medical mysteries that impact lives far beyond the microscope.
The modern Butler Tech Bioscience Center is a red beacon of progress from its hill in West Chester. Its state-of-the-art labs are filled with the same tools used by professionals in the field. Classrooms are designed to simulate real-world medical facilities. Experienced instructors prepare students for careers in this booming industry using the nationally renowned Project Lead the Way curriculum.
Butler Tech has a unique partnership with local hospitals and medical practices, offering students hands-on opportunities like:
• Job shadowing • Internships • Clinical experiences
Student Organization
All students at our West Chester campus participate in HOSA, a career technical student organization for future health professionals. Students compete in a variety of health-related challenges through HOSA to enhance their knowledge, skills, and leadership development.
Program Highlights
Industry Overview
Step into a field that is booming in our region. Biomedical science is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in America, employing more than 14 million people in a wide range of careers. Biomedical science provides an opportunity for people to use their skills to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Course Work
- Biomedical innovations
- Diagnosis of treatment and disease
- Genetics of disease
- Human anatomy & physiology
- Emphasis on case studies
- Medical interventions
- Medical terminology
- Microbiology
- Senior Capstone
Credentials
- CPR
- EKG
- First aid
- Phlebotomy
- More depending on capstone specialty
College Credit Plus
- Earn up to 30 college credit hours per year for FREE