Department of Biological Sciences
The aim of the Graduate Certificate Program in Biological Sciences is to provide students with training in advanced concepts in Biological Sciences at the graduate level. This certificate will accommodate students interested in further training in Biological Sciences but not wanting to pursue a thesis-based graduate program. It is appropriate for students who have completed upper-division coursework in Biological Sciences or Biology-related fields, for example Animal Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forensic Science, Human Genetics, Genetic Counseling, Health Education, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Secondary STEM Education, Wildlife Science, and Zoology. This Program may be particularly appealing to graduates planning to pursue careers in secondary education or in health-related fields.
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