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Evolutionary Medicine ,Certificate

Evolutionary Medicine, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Evolutionary Medicine

Biology, Darwinian, Evolution, Genetics, Global health, Public Health, genomics

Do you have a curious mind and a passion for solving problems in new ways? You can make a powerful impact on the future of medicine and human health by using a holistic approach to ideas about evolution, disease and public health.
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In the evolutionary medicine certificate program, students discover a burgeoning new field that is improving human health and transforming our understanding of disease by merging the fields of evolutionary biology, genetics, medicine, global health and public health.

Students integrate perspectives from across these fields to investigate questions about health and disease in the context of human history. Using their mastery of these new approaches within the biological and social sciences, they address emerging and anticipated public needs, such as reemerging infectious disease, challenges facing vaccination, expanding chronic disease and other growing public health crises.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in evolutionary medicine consists of 15 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be upper division. All 15 credit hours must be completed at ASU. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher is required for all courses used toward the certificate.
Required Courses
ASM 403: Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health or BIO 403: Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
ASB 408: Advanced Evolutionary Medicine or BIO 408: Advanced Evolutionary Medicine
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Electives
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Demonstrate mastery of key evolutionary concepts related to human health and disease.
  • Able to appropriately analyze data relevant to evolutionary medicine.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates of the evolutionary medicine certificate program have gained integrated and individualized skills that are in high demand to address a growing need for innovation in medicine and public health care. Graduates who combine this certificate program with their major program of study are well prepared for roles in a variety of fields, including biology, medicine, law and ethics.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

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