Graduate Certificate in Professional Molecular Sciences

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Program Link:
http://www.smb.wsu.edu/academic-training/graduate-studies/graduate-certificate-in-molecular-biosciences
Graduate Students in Program:
2
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall June 1 (Domestic) March 1 (International)
  • Spring November 1 (Domestic) June 1 (International)

Campus:

  • Pullman

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

Degree Description:

The Professional Molecular Sciences Graduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate that combines graduate courses in molecular biosciences with professional courses. This certificate encourages students with an undergraduate degree in the sciences to expand their training into non-science areas, so that they will be well versed in a broad set of transferable skills including business, management and communication; skills that many employers are seeking in future employees.

Admission Requirements:

Students wishing to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Professional Molecular Sciences should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, genetics, microbiology or a related field. The Graduate School requires a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA in grades undergraduate work.  Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 and have significant work experiences in a relevant scientific field may be considered for admission.

Applicants must submit the Graduate School Application for a Graduate Certificate, including a statement of purpose (300 words max) addressing the following questions;

  • What is your motivation for earning the graduate certificate?
  • What is your assessment of your ability to succeed in graduate courses?

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate level coursework will also be required. International students who have not earned a previous degree from a US institution within the last two years must also submit TOEFL scores.

Student Opportunities:

A strength of this certificate is that it can be earned on either the Pullman campus or anywhere in the United States through online courses offer by the Global Campus. This certificate is accessible to all students at all WSU campuses and Learning Centers, as well as place bound, time bound and non-traditional students nationwide. This certificate is recommended for the following:

  • Non-degree seeking students who want interdisciplinary science and professional training
  • Graduate students in a variety of science disciplines from agriculture to veterinary medicine, who are looking for professional training to add to their skill sets
  • Working professional who seek retraining and/or additional training
  • Educators who require continuing education for accreditation

 

 

Career Opportunities:

Employers are increasingly looking for multidisciplinary training in future employees, especially employers who are involved in Biotechnology start-ups, where revenue is initially limited.  These individuals are looking for employees who have a “T” shaped training – depth of training in science, but with additional training in non science skills (management and/or business), such that employees can cover disparate areas of need.

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