About this Program
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 12
Subplan Code: AGL_GCT32
Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy
A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:
- Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
- Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
- Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
- Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.
For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| The Microbiome | ||
| Special Topics in Microbiology (Applied Artificial Intelligence in Biological Sciences) | ||
| Probiotics | ||
| Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | ||
| General Virology | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCB 6670C | The Microbiome | 3 |
| MCB 6937 | Special Topics in Microbiology (Applied Artificial Intelligence in Biological Sciences) | 3 |
| MCB 6424 | Probiotics | 3 |
| MCB 5270 | Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | 3 |
| MCB 5505 | General Virology | 3 |
| MCB 6937 | Special Topics in Microbiology (Bacterial Physiology) | 3 |
| PCB 5235 | Immunology | 3 |
| MCB 5205 | Microbiology of Human Pathogens | 3 |