Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences offers enhanced preparation beyond the undergraduate level for aspiring professionals in fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, physical therapy, laboratories, and biomedical technology. The certificate is designed to supplement, rather than replace, the necessary prerequisites for professional programs, ensuring that students are well-equipped with advanced knowledge and skills critical for success in their chosen careers. Students can complete the certificate in 1-3 semesters with flexible learning options, including in-person, fully online, or hybrid formats, allowing them to tailor their education to fit their individual needs and schedules. Successful certificate students may apply their earned credits towards a non-thesis Master of Science in Biology, Biomedical Sciences Concentration.

Admission requirements include:

1. Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2. 2.8 undergraduate GPA; applicants with a lower GPA will be considered if they demonstrate strong academic performance in relevant science courses or improvement in GPA over the last 40 credit hours earned.
3. Required undergraduate prerequisites:

a. General Biology I & II with labs (8 credit hours)

b. General Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credit hours)

c. Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 credit hours)

d. Other Chemistry: either Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry (3-4 credit hours)

e. Physics with lab (4 hours) Students must attain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in courses used to satisfy the certificate. All earned certificate credits can be applied toward an M.S. Biology degree at UWG.

Students completing the certificate with ≥3.3 GPA and a B or above in all certificate courses are eligible for direct admittance to the M.S. Biology nonthesis track with the option to pursue the Biomedical Sciences concentration (no additional application materials required).