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Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate Program in Cardiovascular Science was established in 2013 to provide UNC Chapel Hill graduate students with more in-depth academic experience in the field of cardiovascular research. Certificate programs at UNC are offered by academic schools, departments, or curricula and consist of courses and other related experiences in specialized fields. Upon completion of program requirements, certificates are awarded in recognition of competence in a given skill, practice, or field of study. Certificates carry academic credit and are awarded in addition to graduate degrees granted by specific Departments or Curricula.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires a minimum of 9 credit hours. Required courses include PATH 766 Current Topics in Cardiovascular Biology; PATH 767 Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases; PATH 920 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Vascular Biology; CBPH 852 Cell Biology and Physiology in Health and Disease I; CBPH 853 Cell Biology and Physiology in Health and Disease II; PHCO 701 Introduction to Molecular Pharmacology.

Career pathways

To increase students’ exposure to career and funding opportunities in the cardiovascular field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate certificate: applicants are generally admitted to the Graduate School, which requires a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; international applicants add TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo.

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.

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