Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Biomedical Sciences
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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study 
Biomedical Sciences General Studies

PCOM students smiling as they take notes in a biomedical sciences class

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:

  • be in good academic standing.
  • have successfully completed foundation year courses.
  • 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.

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.

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

Electives, Choose Four
BIOM 601MIntroduction to Pathology3
BIOM 603GConcepts in Pharmacology Toxicology3
BIOM 604GNutritional Biochemistry3
BIOM 610GMedical Immunology3
BIOM 611GMedical Microbiology3
BIOM 613GMolecular Genetics3
BIOM 614GDevelopmental Neuroscience3
BIOM 615GBiomedical Bases of Medicine3
BIOM 617GHuman Virology Biology3
BIOM 620GHuman Viruses Vaccines and Infectious Diseases3
BIOM 621GComputational Neuroscience3
BIOM 622GAdvanced Cardio Pulmonary Renal Physiology3
BIOM 624GEmbryological Basis of Disease3
BIOM 625GCurrent Challenges in Infectious Diseases3
BIOM 626GNeurobiology of Disease3
BIOM 628GTopics in Global Health3
BIOM 629GAdvanced Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Physiology3
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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