Kendall College of Art and Design
(800) 676-2787
17 Fountain St. NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Bachelor's Degree
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At the Intersection of Art and Science
The Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration bachelor's program offers a powerful blend of scientific knowledge and visual storytelling. Bring together your passion for both art and health science as you prepare for in-demand careers in medical illustration, biomedical visualization, and science communication.
Through hands-on courses in human anatomy, biology, and digital illustration, you'll learn to translate complex medical and scientific concepts into accurate, engaging visuals. The program’s unique collaborative structure gives you access to science courses at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and Grand Rapids Community College, while real-world partnerships with medical examiners, museums, and research labs provide valuable field experience.
Real World Experience
By partnering with organizations such as the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Northern Michigan University Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory, and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, you'll acquire practical experience by engaging in real-world projects.
Diverse Career Pathways
Graduates are equipped to secure in-demand careers as scientific illustrators, animators, medical legal illustrators, and if desired, be well prepared for pursing a graduate degree. You'll be equipped to enter creative or scientific fields in healthcare, legal sectors, publishing, or as storyboard and comic artists in the entertainment industry.
Program Details
Collaborative Curriculum
The Consortium ProcesS
The Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration program gives you the opportunity to take courses at Michigan State University's (MSU) Grand Rapids location and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC). MSU is a leader in human anatomy classes while GRCC provides students with general biology and pathophysiology courses.
What You Will Study
From illustrating the stages of a surgical procedures to creating accurate 3D models of human anatomy, a career in life sciences and pre-medical illustration demands both creativity and precision. You will build a dynamic skill set that blends scientific knowledge with visual communication techniques, preparing you to thrive in a range of illustrating jobs.
- Human anatomy and biological sciences
- Digital illustration and 3D modeling
- Scientific visualization tools and software
- Visual storytelling for medical and research contexts
- Emerging trends in medical communication
- Collaborative project development
Career Outlook
Accreditation
Kendall College of Art and Design and its programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
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