Advance your scientific background, skills and knowledge in preparation for professional school or a career with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Biomedical Sciences General Studies.
Students who have successfully completed the foundation year of the MS in Biomedical Sciences program and have completed, or are pursuing a concentration other than general studies, may apply to the certificate program if the program requirements are met.
The 12-credit certificate program is available to PCOM biomedical sciences students at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia.
Students pursuing the CAGS in Biomedical Sciences General Studies must:
Please note, a total course load of 10 credits or greater is not recommended if currently pursuing a MS degree.
Award of the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences General Studies is contingent upon completion of four (4) of the eligible courses with a minimum total GPA of 2.0 in those four courses in addition to the successful completion of the MS in Biomedical Sciences degree at PCOM.
PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.
For more information about the CAGS program, please contact Interim Program Director Brian DeHaven, PhD, at briande@pcom.edu.
The information listed below is from the current course catalog. Terms, sequences, courses and credit hours are subject to change at any time without notice.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives, Choose Four | ||
| BIOM 601M | Introduction to Pathology | 3 |
| BIOM 603G | Concepts in Pharmacology Toxicology | 3 |
| BIOM 604G | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM 610G | Medical Immunology | 3 |
| BIOM 611G | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOM 613G | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOM 614G | Developmental Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOM 615G | Biomedical Bases of Medicine | 3 |
| BIOM 617G | Human Virology Biology | 3 |
| BIOM 620G | Human Viruses Vaccines and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOM 621G | Computational Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOM 622G | Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Renal Physiology | 3 |
| BIOM 624G | Embryological Basis of Disease | 3 |
| BIOM 625G | Current Challenges in Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOM 626G | Neurobiology of Disease | 3 |
| BIOM 628G | Topics in Global Health | 3 |
| BIOM 629G | Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Physiology | 3 |
| Not all courses are offered each term or each year. Courses are either 3 credits or 4 credits. Depending on the combination of four courses completed for the CAGS, the total number of credits will be 12-16 credits. All Biomedical Program and PCOM policies and procedures as presented in the current handbooks apply to students completing a CAGS in General studies. | ||
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