Anatomy and Neurobiology, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate graduate certificate)
Leichnetz, Dr. George R.
Recruitment Contact
gleichne@vcu.edu
(804) 828-9512
Web:
www.vcu.edu/anatomy/
Beginning in the 2009-10 academic year, students will be accepted and matriculate into a centrally coordinated administrative structure; for details please see a full description of the pre-professional basic health sciences certificate in this Bulletin.
The Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Anatomy and Neurobiology, one of six pre-medical basic health sciences programs of the VCU School of Medicine, offers the opportunity for advanced graduate-level training for individuals seeking to enhance their background in anatomy and neurobiology prior to entry into professional school. The curriculum defines an intensive program of study intended for completion in two successive academic semesters. Admission to the program is competitive. As a guide, applicants should anticipate meeting the minimum expectations of performance and achievement described. However, individual departments should be contacted for detailed information on prerequisites, as there may be additional prerequisites beyond those listed. For additional information please visit the Web site www.vcu.edu/anatomy/.
Admission requirements
Applicants should have successfully completed undergraduate training and hold a baccalaureate degree. Training in chemistry through completion of course work in organic chemistry is required. Admissions to the program are generally drawn from applicants with an undergraduate grade point average above 2.80 (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent), a performance on the Graduate Record Examination above a combined score of 1100 (V+Q), and a performance above a score of 3.5 on the analytical section or a quantitative score on the MCAT examination greater than 22. Applicants holding an undergraduate degree from recognized foreign institutions must display an acceptable level of English proficiency by achieving a score of 250 on the computer-based TOEFL examination or 600 on the written version.
Degree requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of course work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. The curriculum should be completed in successive full academic terms (typically the fall and spring semester). Completion of the program does not afford a guarantee of admission to professional training programs at VCU. On completion of the program, individuals may elect to seek admission to advanced-degree (M.S., Ph.D.) programs. The curriculum has been developed so as to satisfy didactic requirements of these programs. Individuals interested in exploring the requirements for admission to advanced-degree training should consult with the program directors listed in this bulletin.
Curriculum
| credits | ||
| Fall – required courses | ||
| ANAT 611 Histology | 5 | |
| ANAT 690 Anatomy and Neurobiology Seminar | 1 | |
| BIOC/MICR 503 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 | |
| Example electives | ||
| ANAT/PHTX/PHIS/NEUS 509 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 4 | |
| MICR 505 Immunobiology | 3 | |
| PHIS 501 Mammalian Physiology | 5 | |
| Spring – required courses | ||
| ANAT 610 Neuroanatomy | 5 | |
| ANAT 690 Anatomy and Neurobiology Seminar | 1 | |
| BIOC/MICR 504 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 | |
| Example electives | ||
| PHIS 512 Cardiovascular and Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| PHIS 604 Cell Physiology | 4 | |