Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate)

Biotechnology Graduate Certificate

The Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate) program is designed for professionals in the biotechnology space who are seeking the academic credentials to advance their careers. This 12-credit certificate program can be completed in one or two semesters. The condensed time frame serves students who want increased knowledge and career mobility, but do not have the capacity to commit to a longer degree program.

The Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate) program is designed to expand your technical knowledge, help you gain familiarity with up-to-date biotechnology compliance and regulation, and develop leadership and managerial abilities. Courses explore new technologies related to nucleic acid sequencing and sequence analysis, the manipulation of microbes to solve biotechnology problems, and issues surrounding advances in genetics and genomics. You’ll also examine ethical and policy issues related to rapidly evolving biotechnology product development and commercialization.

Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis and are taught in person on Temple’s Main Campus.

Classes & Curriculum

You will take a total of 12 credits to complete the Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate) program. Work with a student advisor to construct a path that makes sense given your specific interests. Course options include

Analytical Biotechnology,
Biotechnology Laboratory I & II,
Environmental Biotechnology,
Ethics Regulation and Policy in Biotechnology,
Microbial Biotechnology, and
Nucleic Acid Technologies.

Learn more about required and elective courses for the Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate) program.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,353.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,765.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Our Advisors

Faculty advisors can help you navigate your program and discuss research opportunities. The following faculty member teaches in the Department of Biology and leads the Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate).

Darius Balciunas is a professor in the Biology Department and director of the program.
Phone: 215-204-1611
Email: darius@temple.edu

For general questions regarding the Biotechnology Certificate (Graduate), please email cst.gi@temple.edu.

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Student Clubs & Organizations

If you can find the time to participate while meeting the demands of your degree program, student clubs offer valuable opportunities to meet fellow graduate students, researchers and professionals from science- and technology-related industries.

Clubs and organizations for students pursuing a Biology degree include

the Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM, which works to increase opportunities for students and help them complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in STEM.
the Biology Graduate Student Society, an organization that develops professional and leadership skills in doctoral students as well as encourages them to participate in public outreach.
Leadership, Education and Development in Science, an organization that empowers Philadelphia middle school students to form an interest in STEM through science experiments and mentors.

Explore the full list of College of Science and Technology student clubs and organizations.

Study Away

If the demands of your degree program allow it, consider spending a summer or semester overseas building international connections with researchers from other countries. Temple’s study abroad program offers College of Science and Technology students opportunities to spend a summer or semester studying in China, Germany, Italy, South Korea or Taiwan. Learn more about your study abroad options.

Accreditation

ST-BIOT-GRAD

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