Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology

Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular Renal Physiology

The graduate certificate is a way to gain practical knowledge for careers in the medical field. It is a postgraduate program in that students must have a bachelor’s degree in order to be admitted. However, it differs from a master’s degree because it can be completed in just one year and it is mainly focused on medical or graduate school preparation. This certificate also prepares students for the MCAT and other similar exams, as well as National Board examinations.

Overview

The online Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology is offered through the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. This program consists of 12 credits offered entirely online.

Students can complete the graduate certificate in as little as two semesters. Courses are offered every semester, and students are accepted year-round. Upon completion of this program, students will receive a Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology. It is an excellent way for students that want to focus in cardiovascular and renal specialties to add to their knowledge base and their resume.

The graduate certificate is made up of four courses. GMS6400C is an intensive course which is not self-paced and must be completed by itself in the first semester. The remaining three courses are self-paced and can be taken in the same term. If students register for the remaining three courses in the same term, the course content should be completed in the following order: (1^st) GMS6410, (2^nd) GMS6414, and (3^rd) GMS6413.

Admission Requirements

In order to apply for the University of Florida’s online Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology or Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology, students must have:

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from one of the institutional accreditors (or four-year international equivalent) found in the “Accreditation” section at Admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate
• A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, chemistry and/or physics
• An upper-division GPA of 2.0 (C grade) or better. To calculate what your upper-division GPA is, please use the following form: Upper Division GPA Worksheet.

Tuition

Tuition is $550 per credit hour plus fees for all students, regardless of location. This tuition rate is subject to change. Our program does not accept the UF EEP or Florida State Tuition Waiver. This is an off-book program and does not receive funds from these programs.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is not available for graduate certificate and non-degree seeking students but students may be eligible for private loans.

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement is a form of tuition assistance offered by many employers to employees who are looking to gain job-related skills and advance their careers within the company. UF’s online graduate programs in medical physiology can be instrumental for professionals working in hospitals and there are many employers who see an education in medical physiology as an investment, especially as the field of clinical medicine continues to expand.

If you are interested in tuition reimbursement, you should first verify whether your employer has an existing tuition reimbursement policy. From there, you can determine your eligibility and work with your employer to receive benefits.

Additional Costs

There is a $30 application fee for graduate certificate applications, to be paid at the time of submitting the online application. There is no application fee for non-degree seeking students.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this graduate certificate, students must complete the required 12 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 3.0.