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Health Sciences

Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Food Protection at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Public Health Food Protection certificate is designed for professionals working in health or human services. It prepares public health workers and others to respond to incidents of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other emerging public health issues. Many students use the knowledge and skills gained to enhance opportunities in their current work or career path.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 1 year / 14 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Food Protection Certificate (14 credits).

Career pathways

Many students use the knowledge and skills gained to enhance opportunities in their current work or career path.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applicants must submit to SOPHAS Express, a centralized online application service: - Completed SOPHAS Express application and application fee, designating the University of Minnesota School of Public Health - Personal statement describing the applicant's reason for applying, career goals, and how the certificate will help them achieve their goals - One letter of recommendation - Unofficial transcripts of record from each college/university where a degree was earned. (If admitted, official transcripts will need to be sent directly to the School of Public Health.) - Resume or C.V. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.

Duration: 1 year / 14 credits

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