Microbiome and Health

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: AGL_GCT32

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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

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
Elective3
Total Credits12

Approved Electives

MCB 6670CThe Microbiome3
MCB 6937Special Topics in Microbiology (Applied Artificial Intelligence in Biological Sciences)3
MCB 6424Probiotics3
MCB 5270Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)3
MCB 5505General Virology3
MCB 6937Special Topics in Microbiology (Bacterial Physiology)3
PCB 5235Immunology3
MCB 5205Microbiology of Human Pathogens3