Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences Certificate Program is an individualized program which allows students to gain advanced knowledge with an emphasis on human health and disease.  The program gives students an opportunity to strengthen their academic preparation for medical, professional, or graduate school by building on their foundation of basic scientific knowledge gained during their undergraduate degree.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

1. Student will be able to compare the biology or physiology of healthy individuals to individuals with chronic disease
2. Student will be able evaluate the social, behavioral, and societal contributions to health and disease
3. Student will be able to perform pharmaceutical calculations or outline key components and functions of biochemical or immunological pathways

Degree Requirements

Fall Certificate – Certificate in Biomedical Sciences – At least one course from each group and a Minimum of 9 CH

Group 1

• Behavioral Neuroscience (PSYC 5352) – 3 CH – On line
• Advanced Human Growth and Development (PSYC 5320) 3 CH – In person
• Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS 5350) – 3 CH - Online
• Principals of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pharmacogenomics (School of Pharmacy PHAR 7301) - 3 CH – In person

Group 2

• Social and Behavioral aspects of Community Health (PBHL 5344 – 3 CH – On line
• Seminar Death and Dying (PSYC 5380)
• Epidemiology (PBHL 5342) – 3 CH – On line
• Nutrition Health and Disease (ALHS 5322) – 3 CH – On Line

Group 3

• Pharmaceutical Calculations (PHAR 7201) – 2 CH – In Person
• Principals of Microbiology and Immunology (PHAR 7202) - 2 CH – In person
• Molecular Biochemistry (BIOT 5312) - 3 CH - In person