The certificate in Biomedical Research is designed to better prepare undergraduate students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical research (e.g., MS and PhD programs) as well as professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, or physical therapy. The certificate will ensure that students not only focus their education toward disciplines related to biomedicine, but also gain comprehensive clinical research experience. This program will bring together Youngstown State University undergraduates with Mercy Health resident physicians to work on a collaborative, clinical research project.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum grade point average of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) in the prerequisite courses
- Submission of the CBR application and two CBR recommendation forms
- Interview with the CBR Program Coordinator
Program Requirements:
- Must complete 26-29 semester hours, including all required courses and 9-12 hours of electives.
- Must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the required and elective courses.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| CBR Prerequisite Courses | ||
| BIOL 2601 & 2601L | General Biology: Molecules and Cells and General Biology: Molecules and Cells Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 2602 & 2602L | General Biology: Organisms and Ecology and General Biology: Organisms and Ecology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3730 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3730L | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| CBR Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 3705 & 3705L | Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy and Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 4896 | Introduction to Biomedical Research | 2 |
| BIOL 5853 | Biometry 2 | 4 or 3 |
| or STAT 3717 | Statistical Methods | |
| BIOL 4839 | Selected Topics in Physiology | 1 |
| BIOL 4897 (must be taken twice 3+3 s.h.) 1 | 6 | |
| Select 9-12 s.h. of CBR Elective Courses from the following: | ||
| BIOL 3703 | Clinical Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 3725 | Mammalogy | 3 |
| BIOL 4809 | The Human Microbiome | 3 |
| BIOL 4822 | Principles of Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIOL 4823 | Cancer Biology | 2 |
| BIOL 4829 | Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 4830 & 4830L | Functional Neuroanatomy and Functional Neuroanatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 4834 | Advanced Physiology: Integrative Mechanisms | 3 |
| BIOL 4834L | Advanced Physiology: Integrative Mechanisms Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 4835 | Advanced Physiology: Regulatory Mechanisms | 3 |
| BIOL 4835L | Advanced Physiology: Regulatory Mechanisms Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 5813 & 5813L | Vertebrate Histology and Vertebrate Histology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 5824 & 5824L | Behavioral Neuroscience and Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 5832 | Principles of Neurobiology | 4 |
| BIOL 5853 | Biometry 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 5868 & 5868L | Gross Anatomy 1 and Gross Anatomy 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 5869 & 5869L | Gross Anatomy 2 and Gross Anatomy 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| 1 | Students must enroll for BIOL 4897 Internship in Biomedical Research for two consecutive semesters. |
| 2 | Students may take BIOL 5853 and STAT 3717. In this case, BIOL 5853 will serve as an elective course in fulfillment of the CBR. |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate both a theoretical and practical application of natural sciences to clinical medicine
- Demonstrate mastery of the scientific method and technical skills specific to conducting biomedical research investigations
- Demonstrate mastery of locating, critically evaluating and utilizing biomedical primary literature
- Demonstrate mastery of oral and written scientific communication