With a program like this, it's easy to see why Virginia Union University is the place to be. For further information, contact division heads of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Additional training facilities are available for MARC trainees at Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University. The MARC curriculum is lab-intensive. As one of the most effective training techniques in the sciences, this curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the basic principles of life and physical sciences.
MARC helps identify and encourage research creativity through independent research.
Students apply knowledge gained in the classroom to seek solutions to unsolved problems of biomedical interest. Research work is conducted during the trainee's senior year under the supervision of a research mentor. MARC trainees interact with faculty, staff, and research advisors, promoting collegiality and mentor relationships. Trainees become co-authors of articles in professional publications and at scientific conferences, thus preparing them for future careers in science and engineering. Weekly seminars given by faculty at VUU, VCU-MCV, and visiting scientists from major research institutions provide trainees with a broad overview of many areas of research interest and career choices.