Biomedical Sciences– General Studies Capstone concentration
This concentration’s upper-level curriculum involves seminars and the composition and presentation of an original manuscript supervised by members of the PCOM faculty on the Georgia (Suwanee) campus location. The curriculum consists of Required and Elective credits, with a total of 24 credits required. Students will be exposed to diverse, relevant, cutting-edge topical areas in biomedical sciences including genetics, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, virology, neuroscience, and nutritional biochemistry. Courses are offered at the Georgia (Suwanee) campus location.

Upon completion of the General Studies concentration curriculum, the student is expected to be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of specific coursework topical information and research methodology.
• Demonstrate competency in the following skills:
  • Development of research design.
  • Approaches to quantitation of results.
  • Written and oral presentation of research.
• Apply their knowledge and skills toward:
  • Entry into/progression through a variety of industrial fields.
  • Entry into/progression through careers in teaching multiple academic levels.
  • Continuation in a variety of advanced graduate and professional studies.

2nd Year Requirements General Studies Capstone