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Medical Neuroscience - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Neuroscience is a program designed to provide post-baccalaureate credentials and career development for students seeking to improve their academic profile or employment qualifications. The program is aimed at students interested in applying to graduate or professional school and individuals working in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries. This certificate is designed to meet the needs of both working professionals and full-time students. The certificate is available online only.

Admission

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Medical Neuroscience, students must:

  1. have a bachelor’s degree in a biological science background or a bachelor's degree in another area with equivalent work experience.
  2. have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 or a graduate grade-point average of 3.0.
  3. write a reflective essay describing how the certificate will enhance their professional and personal development.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Medical Neuroscience

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses:
1. All of the following courses (9 credits):
NEU 846 Neurobiology of Nervous System Disorders 3
NEU 848 Cellular and Molecular Medical Neuroscience 3
NEU 849 Medical Neuroscience Systems and Anatomy 3
2. At least 3 credits from the following courses:
NEU 842 Neuroethics 3
NEU 845 Neuroscience of Drug Use and Human Disorders 3
NEU 847 Development of the Nervous System 3
PHM 431 Pharmacology of Drug Addiction 3
PHM 817 Neurotoxicology 2
PHM 819 Principles of Drug-Tissue Interactions 2
PHM 829 Neuropharmacology 2