PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CONCENTRATION (UPMP): Students must take the following concentration requirements (9):
- Subject
- NEUR
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.framingham.edu
7 courses with the subject NEUR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CONCENTRATION (UPMP): Students must take the following concentration requirements (9):
Two (2) courses from Ecological Systems:
Two (2) courses from Organismal and Physiological Systems
An advanced course where students investigate current research topics in neuroscience through reading and analysis of primary research articles. Students also investigate and report upon their own research project to the class. Note: This course is designed for Biology and Psychology majors with an interest in Neuroscience. Physiological Ecology with Lab, BIOL 235/235L Principles of Human Physiology with Lab, BIOL 242/242L Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab; or permission of instructor.
An opportunity for the advanced student to conduct an in-depth investigation of a special topic in Neuroscience relevant to the student’s special interests. The ability to work independently with a high degree of motivation and self-discipline is expected. The student is responsible for arranging with a supervising professor the topics or material to be covered, the method of study and the method of evaluation. Note: Any data gathered for this course cannot be used for the research methods courses in either Biology or Psychology. (3) core courses in the Neuroscience minor; completion of at least two (2) semesters at Framingham State University; minimum overall GPA of 2.50; and permission of the department chair of the supervising professor.
A supervised field placement that complements prior Neuroscience course work. The internship is offered in cooperation with a participating business, institution, agency, school, hospital, or research facility. A minimum of 8 hours per week (120 hours total) must be completed in the placement setting and must be completed within one (1) semester. The field work is supported by regular meetings on campus with the supervising professor. Any student interested in an internship must consult with the chair of either the Biology Department or Psychology and Philosophy Department in the middle of the semester preceding the semester of the desired internship. Students are responsible for securing a placement and presenting it to the department chair and supervising professor for approval. A written plan for the internship must be submitted by the student to the department chair prior to approval. Note: Data gathered for this course may not be used in any research methods courses in either Biology or Psychology. (3) core courses in the Neuroscience minor, completion of at least two (2) semesters at Framingham State University, minimum overall GPA of 2.50; and permission of the department chair of the supervising professor.
Source: Framingham State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61