Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,621
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences from the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) equips students with foundational knowledge and exposure to key biomedical disciplines, preparing them for professional programs like medical, veterinary, or dental schools. Certificate participants can also transfer earned credits toward the department's MS or PhD in Biology programs if their career aspirations change. The curriculum offers diverse courses covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, embryology, and cellular biology. Students may enroll in up to 3 credit hours of BIOL 6901 Mentored Non-Thesis Laboratory Research, allowing direct collaboration with faculty on specialized projects. Course substitutions or related course approvals may be granted by the Certificate Director and Graduate Programs Director.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all previous work completed 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 (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not the applicant's native language and 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.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all previous work completed 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 (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not the applicant's native language and 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.
Tuition
USD
18,621