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Biomedical Science Research Experience (Graduate Certificate) at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

This graduate certificate program allows students with a bachelor’s degree to have a mentored research experience with a faculty member at UConn Health. Enrolled students gain relevant experience that will assist them in determining if a career in research is of interest to them. In addition, this research experience will likely strengthen their application for graduate study at the University of Connecticut or elsewhere. Campus: UConn Health Campus.

Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a total of 12 graduate credits. Each semester, a student will enroll in MEDS 6496 Laboratory Rotation for up to five credits and MEDS 6497 Graduate Seminar specific to their associated area of concentration for one credit.

Career pathways

Enrolled students gain relevant experience that will assist them in determining if a career in research is of interest to them.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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