琳琅社区 Introduces Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Biomedical Sciences
琳琅社区 Introduces Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Biomedical Sciences
May 26, 2021 Suzanne Seldes
New Professional Preparation Certification Clears Hurdles for Aspiring Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists and Veterinarians
FORT PIERCE, FL鈥擳his fall, 琳琅社区 (琳琅社区) makes it easier for students preparing for acceptance into graduate-level medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or another health-related professional school. The College鈥檚 new 15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate in upper-level biology courses prepares students for graduate school curriculum and entrance exams. 琳琅社区 is the first and only College in the Florida College System to offer this particular Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP).
鈥淎t 琳琅社区, immunology and biotechnology are part of our baccalaureate biology curriculum, but for many colleges and universities, biology degrees don鈥檛 require biochemistry or other biomedical upper-division electives,鈥 states Dr. Heather Belmont 琳琅社区 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. 鈥淲e鈥檝e established the CPP in Biomedical Sciences to help bridge the gap for students who need required coursework as admission requirements for health-related graduate school.鈥
The Florida Division of Colleges approved the one-year program earlier this year. 琳琅社区 is accepting students to begin in classes this fall. Transfer credit may be given to students who have successfully completed equivalent courses as indicated on the student鈥檚 official transcript.
For more information about the Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Professional Preparation, contact Lynne O鈥橠ell, Mathematics and Science Student Success Coordinator, at lodell@irsc.edu or 772-462-7785.