Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology offered by the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) will provide students with core competencies and exposure to areas of study in biotechnology to prepare them for the workforce and higher education. The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is a multi-disciplinary program designed to combine advanced discipline-specific course work with activities that develop communication and technical skills that are highly valued by employers in the biotechnology industry. Successful completion of the Certificate Program will provide students with a solid foundation for success through practical experience gained via internships in laboratories on campus or in local industry. The Certificate Program will also cultivate an awareness of ethical, policy, and management issues related to the biotechnology industry.

A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university
Evidence of sufficient undergraduate preparation in biology with a minimum of 12 credit hours in biology or related study
GPA of at least 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all previous complete work beyond high school (secondary school)
An online application through the Graduate School's application system
A statement of purpose
Unofficial transcripts of all college coursework attempted
Official and satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not the applicant's native language and if he or she has not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution
No GRE
A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.