Graduate Certificate
UF’s online Graduate Certificate in Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics is a 9-credit program composed of five courses. Students will learn the basic principles of pharmacology and therapeutics in the context of medicine and biomedical science along with their impacts on major human systems. This graduate certificate can be completed in as little as one semester.
In addition to the required 1-credit course Fundamentals of Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, students must choose four courses from the following 2-credit electives:
- Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics I: The Nervous System
- Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics II: Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Systems
- Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics III: Endocrine, Musculoskeletal and Reproductive Systems
- Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics IV: Cancer, Antimicrobial and Antiparasitic Agents
- Pharmacology of Cannabis, Tobacco and Vaping
Earning a Graduate Certificate Online
UF’s online medical pharmacology and therapeutics graduate program can be completed at your own pace in as little as one semester. Our online format is designed to help you earn your certificate without interrupting your personal and professional schedules. Earning a Graduate Certificate in Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics enables you to quickly enhance your knowledge online through recorded lectures, problem sets and exploration of the latest scientific research.
This course is beneficial for individuals wanting to pursue a career in medicine or pharmacy and for professionals in fields, like:
- Pharmacy
- Drug Development
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacology
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Clinical Scientists
- Professors
- Researchers
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students who are not ready to commit to the graduate certificate program can enroll in graduate courses as a non-degree seeking student. This is an excellent way to strengthen your skills in a specialized topic and ease into the online graduate learning experience.
Students enrolled in courses within this program can take up to 3 credit hours in non-degree status. Non-degree seeking students will also have the option to transfer up to 3 credits to the graduate certificate later, if admitted and if a grade of “B” or higher is earned.
Admissions
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a science field from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found in the “Accreditation” section at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/ or a professional degree (e.g. Pharm.D., BS Pharm, RN, Physician’s Assistant, ARNP, MD, DO)
- An upper-division GPA of 2.0 or above
- At least five full semester courses related to biology, chemistry or physics
Non-Degree Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a science field from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found in the “Accreditation” section at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/ or a professional degree (e.g. Pharm.D., BS Pharm, RN, Physician’s Assistant, ARNP, MD, DO)
- An upper-division GPA of 2.0 or above
- At least five full semester courses related to biology, chemistry or physics
For more information about requirements, transcript details and applying with a non-U.S. degree, visit the admissions page.
Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Tuition Information
UF’s medical pharmacology and therapeutics graduate program offers competitive tuition for all students, regardless of location.
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 9
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $4,950 plus fees
For more information about the costs of attendance and financial aid, visit the tuition page.
*There is no application fee for non-degree seeking students.
