Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Credits: 15-18

Subplan Code: AGL_GCT38

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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

MCB 5942LClinical Microbiology Lab2
MCB 5666Clinical Research, Assessment, Education, and Quantitative Methods1
MCB 5255Clinical Bacteriology3-4
or MCB 5252 Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics
MCB 5256Clinical Mycology, Virology and Parasitology (Or MCB 5508, MCB 5816, and PCB 5246)3
MCB 5215Clinical Immunology1-3
or PCB 5235 Immunology
MCB 5945LClinical Experience in Microbiology2
MCB 5270Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)3
If student already has credits for MCB4271 Antimicrobial Resistance, they may select one of the following:
Analysis, Interpretation, and Visualization of Microbiological Data
Probiotics
Environmental Microbiology
The Microbiome
Total Credits15-18