Biotechnology Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology provides advanced training in biotechnology-related fields for students with a bachelor's degree. The program offers 18 credit hours of coursework in areas such as molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology. Students can pursue careers in biotechnology or related fields or enhance their qualifications for further studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is intended for students with a bachelor's degree who seek advanced training in biotechnology-related fields of biology. Students may have diverse interests, including biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or molecular evolution.
Objectives:
- Provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in biotechnology.
- Enable students to pursue careers in biotechnology or related fields.
- Enhance the qualifications of students who wish to pursue further studies in biotechnology or related disciplines.
Program Description:
The program consists of 18 credit hours of coursework. Students may choose from a range of courses in various areas of biotechnology, including:
- Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory II
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Immunobiology
- Topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Advanced Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Advanced Cellular Basis of Disease
- Advanced Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
- Advanced Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Advanced Virology
- Graduate Internship in Biotechnology
- Graduate Seminar
- Graduate Research Practicum
Entry Requirements:
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate course work to be accepted into the program. The minimum course prerequisites for admission to the program are undergraduate courses in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.
