All participants complete two core courses online in molecular diagnostic methods and laboratory management and ethics, before specializing in their chosen area of focus. The certificate is designed to be completed in one academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Program Director Joel Chandlee said the new graduate certificate builds on the University\u2019s existing strength in the areas of cell and molecular biology by offering a curriculum that provides advanced training in the rapidly growing and important scientific arena of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and medical laboratory sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis field is of critical importance in the world,\u201d he says. \u201cGraduates can help advance scientific discoveries and address important global public health concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the program may be of interest to professionals already working in the field, student Luis Rivera-Correa said he applied to the program simply out of his love of biology. He was not aware of cell and molecular biology as a course of study while pursuing his undergraduate degree in biology, but since seeing opportunities in biotechnology, decided to join the certificate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Emily St. George \u201925 is currently completing her B.S. in biotechnology and will add the graduate certificate option. A first-generation college student, she says the certificate program appealed to her as a way to test drive graduate studies with supportive faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaving this certificate will also help me leverage better positions when I enter the workforce and put me ahead of some of the competition in the job market,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specializations within the certificate in either biotechnology or medical laboratory science are available to provide solid employment opportunities in those fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biotechnology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 溏心vlog免费B站 has a strong legacy in the biotechnology sector. 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s biotechnology program was established in 2003 as a track for adult students at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Providence campus, responding to a need by local biotech companies for an educated and trained workforce. Since that time, biotechnology at 溏心vlog免费B站 has grown to include both undergraduate majors and graduate certificate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s biotechnology<\/a> undergraduate degree is currently ranked fourth in the country,\u201d said Brian Plouffe \u201904, academic advisor for the program. \u201cWe have a proven track record in the industry as a training program in New England. The new certificate program builds off this record and allows working professionals and students on campus to learn more about the industry. The certificate provides a knowledge base to students and professionals to get their foot in the door at a number of different companies and fields.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the biotechnology certificate, electives focus on the business of biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and product development, for preparation to enter fields like quality control, biotech business management, regulatory affairs, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical Laboratory Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n