The following courses provide the core knowledge recommended for all students. Students with demonstrated ability in one or more of these courses may substitute an elective with permission from the academic mentor. AGBI410 (Agricultural Biochemistry) or AGBI610 or AGBI512/513 can be substituted based on the recommendation of the graduate director.
Spring Semester
ID
Name
Credits
BIOC 531/PCOL 549
General Biochemistry or Applied Pharmacology
4 Credits
SBHS 601
Social and Behavioral Theory
3 Credits
--
Elective (400 level or higher)
3 Credits
--
Elective (400 level or higher)
3 Credits
BMS 695
Independent Study
2 Credits
Total Credits
15 Credits
Summer Semester
ID
Name
Credits
BMS 695
Independent Study
2 Credits
BMS 685
Professionalism in Health Care
2 Credits
--
Elective (400 level or higher)
3 Credits
Total Credits
7 Credits
Fall Semester
ID
Name
Credits
PSIO 743
Fundamentals of Physiology
5 Credits
EPID 601
Public Health Epidemiology
3 Credits
BIOS 601
Applied Biostatistics
4 Credits
BMS 684
Seminar/ Journal Club
1 Credit
BMS 695
Independent Study
2 Credits
Total Credits
15 Credits
Spring Electives
ID
Name
Credits
BIOS 603
Applied Biostatistics 2
3 Credits
PUBH
Clinical Research Methods
3 Credits
OEHS 601
Environmental Health
3 Credits
Pharm 449
Drugs: Bench to Market
4 Credits
EPID 625
Principles of Clinical Trials
3 Credits
OEHS
Public Health Toxicology
3 Credits
MICB 720
Cellular Immunology
3 Credits
EXPH 682
Research Design and Methods
3 Credits
EXPH 786
Musculoskeletal Biology
3 Credits
BIOL 454
Immunology
3 Credits
BIOL 426
Molecular Biology of Cancer
3 Credits
BIOL 453
Molecular Biology of Disease
3 Credits
HPML 601
Foundations of Health Policy
3 Credits
PSIO 751
Graduate Physiology & Pharmacology
4 Credits
BIOL 426
Molecular Biology of Cancer
3 Credits
*
Some courses are restricted, so please contact the professor for permission to enroll.
*
Many of these courses are restricted, so please contact the professor for permission.
Summer Electives
ID
Name
Credits
PSIO 760
Human Biology (Online)
6 Credits
BIOC 531
General Biochemistry
5 Credits
AGBIO 410
Introduction to Biochemistry
4 Credits
BIOC 531
General Biochemistry
4 Credits
BIOL 426
Molecular Biology of Cancer
3 Credits
PSIO 760
Human Physiology (Online)
6 Credits
BMS 685
Professionalism in Health Care
2 Credits
DISB 482
Disability in the Community
3 Credits
*
Some courses are restricted, so please contact the professor for permission to enroll.
*
Many of these courses are restricted, so please contact the professor for permission.
Other Possible Spring Electives
ID
Name
HPML 791
Applied Healthcare Leadership
OEHS 601
Environmental Health
HPML 675
Healthcare & Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act
PHAR 709
Immunology & Biotechnology
OEHS 770
Molecular Diagnosis in Public Health
PHAR 757
Patient Reported Outcomes
MICB 784
Microbial Pathogenesis
BIOL 426
Molecular Biology of Cancer
BIOL 454
Immunology
BMS 738
Muscle Structure and Function
EXPH 786
Musculoskeletal Biology
EPID 740
Gene x Environment Interactions
PCOL 449
Drugs and Medicine
PSIO 441
Mechanisms of Body Function
PSYC 423
Cognition and Behavior
Other Possible Summer Electives
ID
Name
BIOC 531
Intro to Biochemistry
BIOL 426
Molecular Biology of Cancer
DISB 482
Disability in the Community
EXPH 493B
SPTP: Tissue Biomechanics
EXPH 493C
SPTP: Applied Neuromechanics
GERO 681
Rural Gerontology (Online)
PUBH 586
Public Mental Health (Online)
PUBH 605
Intro to Global Public Health online
SBHS 630
Foundations of Wellness
SOWK 626
Child Mental Health
SOWK 653
End of Life Care (Online)
SOWK 678
Family Victimology (Online)
SOWK 675
Substance Abuse
SOWK 572
Contemporary Issues in Aging
ENGL 407
Writing of Health and Medicine
ENGL 408
Rhetoric and Science
GERO 412
Public Policy of Aging
SOCA 481
Society and Health
COMM 409
Adv. Health Communication
DISB 482
Disability in the Community
GERO 410
Rural Gerontology
GERO 418
Aging, Women and Culture
SOWK 404
End of Life Care
Summer Remedial Courses
ID
Name
BIOC 531
Biochemistry (Online)
PSIO 760
Physiology (Online)
AGBI 410
Intro to Biochem
Summer Peparation Courses
ID
Name
BIOC 339
Biochemistry
PSIO 241
Physiology
BIOL 231
Human Anatomy & Physiology
PSIO 241
Elementary Physiology
NBAN 206
Lab 1 Anatomy of Body Systems (1 credit hour)
NBAN 206
Lab 2 Anatomy of Body Systems upper/lower limbs (2 credit hours)
*
good for medical, dental, PT and, PA programs
Independent study
The independent study project is a yearlong activity that allows the student to explore in depth a topic of their choice. These might include:
Retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes. Such projects are routinely done by medical students as research rotations or summer activities.
Secondary analysis of a national database, e.g., NHANES.
Participation in data management for an existing clinical or community study, e.g., the CARDIAC project.
At the end, the students will make short presentations of their projects to the other students and faculty in the program.
Career planning and test preparation
The hallmark of the program is the individual time spent assisting the student with career development. This begins with an assessment of the student's interests and development of a Plan of Study that meets their career goals. Students will have access to the WVU Pre-Health Development Center for resume and letter preparation and tips for interviewing. While in the program, students can take the Kaplan training for the MCAT, DAT, or GRE to help them achieve their next career step.