Certificate in the Biomedical Sciences Program
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The Certificate in the Biomedical Sciences Program is designed as an evening program that provides a graduate level didactic program in the biomedical sciences leading to a certificate attesting to the students' preparedness to enter various career possibilities in these fields or continue their education for a more advanced degree in the biomedical sciences. Students will be introduced to basic biomedical science through three required courses (9 credits) and one or two elective courses (6 credits) in the biomedical sciences for a total of 15 credits. Through this coursework students will be able to understand the basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology, and systems biology as a framework for advanced knowledge in the biomedical sciences. Degree requirements include at least an overall 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
Required Courses:
GSSDN 5001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (I) (3 credits)
GSSDN 5002 - Fundamentals of Cell Biology (II) (3 credits)
MBIO 5113 - Fundamentals of Systems Biology (III) (3 credits)
In addition, students are required to complete 6 hours of electives. The elective courses are grouped so students can select a concentration or emphasis in one of the following: 1) Anatomy, 2) Physiology/Pharmacology or 3) Molecular Biology. However, there is no requirement for the student to have a specific emphasis, only that they complete a total of 15 credit hours. Please note that students in the Certificate Program are not allowed to take medical school courses.
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