Research in genomics, proteomics and biochemistry are driving the life sciences today. Biomath at Rose-Hulman will take you deep into the study of math as it applies to biology and the broader life sciences. This exciting major will prepare you for a rewarding career that could help conquer some of the greatest challenges now facing humankind.
- 56 Math & Biomathematics Core Credits
- 40 Basic Science Credits
- 36 Humanities & Social Science Credits
- 48 Math, Technical, Domain & Free Electives
- 4 Computer Science
- 1 College and Life Skills
- 8 Capstone Experience
193
Total Credits
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Student Research and Success
Here's what former Rose-Hulman biomath students have achieved and where they are today!
- Ph.D. in System Biology (University of North Carolina)
- Ph.D. candidate in Bioinformatics (Indiana University)
- Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering (Rush University)
- MIT Lincoln Labs, Human Language Technology Group
- Roche Diagnostics
- Software Engineer (Green Hills Software)
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (Rice University)
- Drug Development Analyst (Covance)
Biomath Students in 2017-18 Academic Year rocked some awesome projects, including neuron simulations, protein classification, and computational metabolic studies.
Research, Clubs, Careers
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Research
As a math major, you can dive deep into your own research projects, on and off campus.
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Careers and Graduate School
You'll find our math alumni in industry, graduate schools and at research institutes.
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Clubs and Activities
You can get involved in clubs, math competitions, and many other student organizations.
“Mathematics seems to endow one with something like a new sense.”
The Biomathematics Board
- Dr. Kevin Anstrom, Department of Biostatistics, Duke University
- Dr. Paul Collins, Senior Director of Small Molecule Design and Development, Eli Lilly
- Dr. Carson Chow, Mathematical Biology Section, National Institutes of Health
- Dr. Lisette de Pillis, Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College
- Dr. Meg Ehm, Director of Genetics, GlaxoSmithKline
- Dr. Curtis Huttenhower, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University
- Mr. David Johnson, President of BioCrossroads
- Dr. Colleen Jonsson, Director of NIMBioS, University of Tennessee
- Dr. Elliot Landaw, Department of Biomathematics, University of California - Los Angeles
- Dr. Russell Schwartz, Departments of Biological Science and Computational Biology, Carnegie Mellon University
Our Faculty
![Dave Goulet](../../faculty/images/Faculty_Bio-Photoholder.jpg)
Dave Goulet
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
![Allen Holder](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Holder_Al.jpg)
Allen Holder
Professor of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
![John McSweeney](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/McSweeney_John.jpg)
John McSweeney
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
![Eric Reyes](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Reyes_Eric.jpg)
Eric Reyes
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
![Yosi Shibberu](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Shibberu_Yosi.jpg)
Yosi Shibberu
Professor of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
![Mark Brandt](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Brandt_Mark.jpg)
Mark Brandt
Professor of Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry
![Ric Anthony](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Anthony_Richard.jpg)
Ric Anthony
Associate Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
![Alan Chiu](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Chiu_Alan.jpg)
Alan Chiu
Associate Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
![Stephanie Hill](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Hill_Stephanie.jpg)
Stephanie Hill
Assistant Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
![Irene Reizman](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Reizman_Irene.jpg)
Irene Reizman
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
![Mario Simoni](../../faculty/images/Faculty-Bio-Headshots/Simoni_Mario.jpg)
Mario Simoni
Head of Department of Electrical Engineering
Head of Department of Electrical Engineering