Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Biomedical Sciences General Studies
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.
have completed or currently be pursuing a MS degree in a concentration other than
the General Studies Concentration.
must apply and meet with the PCOM Georgia Biomedical Sciences Program Director.
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.
For more information about the CAGS program, please contact Interim Program Director
Brian DeHaven, PhD, at briande@pcom.edu.
Course Options
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.
Requirements CAGS Biomedical Science General Studies
Course List
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.