Program Overview

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biobehavioral Nursing (Post Doctoral)

About

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.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• Adapt the core components of team science into the development of an interdisciplinary research plan
• Evaluate the common methodologies for genomics, proteomics, and behaviors used in biobehavioral nursing research
• Demonstrate (through course assignments) an understanding of theoretical models and basic concepts used in biobehavioral nursing research
• Examine the common biological pathways and biomarkers associated with a human disease and symptoms related to the student’s phenomenon of interest
• Identify the common biological pathways and biomarkers that are associated with the student’s phenomenon of interest
• Generate a set of reliable and valid biological data.
• Develop protocols for the use of laboratory assays to generate a reliable and valid set of biological data

Career Possibilities

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.

Requirements

Plan Description

• This program is currently on hold -

The certificate in Biobehavioral Nursing will provide students with a foundation in biobehavioral research approaches and team science. Courses will prepare students using biological, behavioral, and associated factors which influence health and illness.

Plan Admission Requirements

• Application deadlines: Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
• A terminal research degree in nursing or related field is required.
• All applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Plan Requirements

• Total Credits Required: 12

Course Requirements

• 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
  • NURS 798 - Independent Study

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

• Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.

Plan Disclaimers

• This program does not result in licensure and certification.

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Degree Contact

• General School of Nursing

School of Nursing

• The School of Nursing educates nurses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to meet health care needs in Nevada and beyond. We promote, improve, and sustain human health through evidence-based education and advances in research and practice.