Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Microbiology in Philadelphia United States | Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,328
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Microbiologists grow, analyze, and identify harmful microorganisms to determine illness sources and optimal treatments. Their expertise has grown more vital in detecting and countering biothreats as pathogens increasingly resist conventional medications.
This graduate certificate is available both on-campus and digitally. The campus-based option combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and clinical training. The online format caters to working professionals with prior relevant education who can receive practical training through their current employment at certified laboratories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts: Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree. For programs with prerequisite coursework, official transcripts from the institution(s) where the coursework was taken are required.
Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Degree Prerequisite: Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
Professional Experience: Students applying for the online course delivery option must be employed in an accredited laboratory that is able to provide training.
Prerequisite Coursework: Students applying for the online course delivery option must have completed prerequisite course work in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Online students must also meet Biology and Chemistry guidelines for eligibility for the ASCP MLS Certification examination.
TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Degree Prerequisite: Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.
GPA Requirement: A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.
Professional Experience: Students applying for the online course delivery option must be employed in an accredited laboratory that is able to provide training.
Prerequisite Coursework: Students applying for the online course delivery option must have completed prerequisite course work in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Online students must also meet Biology and Chemistry guidelines for eligibility for the ASCP MLS Certification examination.
TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
Tuition
USD
12,328