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Topics in Biology Graduate Certificate

Deepen your understanding of advanced concepts in the field of biology by selecting courses in evolutionary biology, molecular biology, physiology, neurobiology, and genetics. Through this liberal arts graduate certificate, students with a background in the life sciences can learn new scientific approaches and explore cutting-edge topics. The flexible curriculum enables you to select the topics that are of most interest and relevance to you.

Key learning outcomes

This certificate enables you to focus on topics most interesting to you. You might choose to:

  • Explore cutting-edge topics in the areas of proteomics, genomics, epigenetics, and immunology.
  • Gain insight on the science behind vaccine development, epidemiological principles, and microbes to better understand public health crises.
  • Learn the pathophysiology of medical disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, and infertility.
  • Understand the role of stem cells in terms of molecular, cellular, and potential therapeutic properties.
  • Understand the neuroanatomy of pain, emotions, and psychiatric illnesses.

Getting started

No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods. 

Prerequisite Experience

Prior studies in the life sciences (biology and chemistry) at the level of at least BIOS 1A/BIOS 1B and CHEM 1A/CHEM 1B is assumed.

Note: This liberal arts certificate is not intended to prepare students for admittance to PhD programs.

EARNING THE CERTIFICATE

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

  • Complete four certificate courses for graduate credit.
  • Earn at least a B grade in each course.
  • Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

CERTIFICATE COURSES

The liberal arts graduate certificate Topics in Biology requires four courses.

You may choose any four courses from the Topics in Biology certificate course group, using the certificate course search.  

Courses taken before the 2019-2020 academic year do not apply toward this certificate.

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If you’re also considering a master’s degree, select certificate courses can be counted toward a related degree field of study.

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Registration

Summer 2021 registration opens March 2. Fall 2021 registration opens in July. Start planning now by browsing the course catalog: 

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Certificate at a Glance

Required Courses

4

Number of courses for this certificate.

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Average Cost

$11,600

Cost of completing the certificate courses, at current tuition rates.

Time Investment

1.5

Number of years, on average, it takes to complete this certificate. You may take up to three years.

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