Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biobehavioral Nursing (Post Doctoral)
Program Overview
The Biobehavioral Nursing post-doctorate certificate provides registered nurses with a foundation in biobehavioral research approaches and team science. The program includes online courses and a two-week laboratory immersion experience, preparing students for interdisciplinary research and grant funding. Graduates are equipped for academic and research roles in universities, governmental agencies, and healthcare institutions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Registered nurses who have completed a Ph.D. or other research-focused doctorate and meet the admission qualifications may take courses leading to a Biobehavioral Nursing post doctorate certificate. The Certificate in Biobehavioral Nursing will provide students with a foundation in biobehavioral research approaches and team science. Courses will prepare students for research using biological, behavioral, and associated factors which influence health and illness. The knowledge and skills gained in this program may facilitate success in interdisciplinary research and future grant funding. Courses are taken online with the exception of a laboratory immersion experience, which requires a two-week intensive in the summer.
Outline:
Required Courses – Credits: 12
- HSC 701 - Interdisciplinary Team Science
- NURS 739 - Biobehavioral Approaches in Nursing Research
- NURS 741 - Biobehavioral Mechanisms, Pathways, and Measurements
- NURS 747 - Introduction to Laboratory Procedures for Biobehavioral Studies
Careers:
This certificate is designed for the graduate nursing scholar who is seeking formal education and training in the core area of biobehavioral nursing science. Potential career possibilities include academic and research roles at universities, governmental agencies and other health care institutions. These skills will be particularly important for future funding sources. Workplace Graduates are expected to function collaboratively and independently as a nurse scholar and scientist in diverse education and research locations, such as academic institutions, hospitals, and health care agencies, requiring a biobehavioral focus.
