Program Overview

Overview of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology

The graduate certificate is a postgraduate program designed to provide practical knowledge for careers in the medical field. It differs from a master's degree in that it can be completed in just one semester and 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.

Program Details

• The online Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology is offered through the College of Medicine at the University of Florida.
• The program consists of 9-14 credits offered entirely online.
• Students can complete the graduate certificate in as little as one semester.
• Courses are offered all semesters, and students are accepted year-round.
• Upon completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate in Medical Physiology.

Program Structure

• The graduate certificate is made up of six courses.
• The 1-credit Fundamentals of Medical Physiology course is required, and the other five courses are electives.
• While students may take all 14 credits, only 9 credits are required for completion.
• The number of credits for each course is reflective of the number of lectures, problem sets, and workshops required for each course.
• The courses are self-taught and can be taken in the same semester.
• However, the course content for GMS6440 (Fundamentals of Medical Physiology) must be completed BEFORE the course content for all of the electives.

Admission Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Tuition

• Tuition is $550 per credit hour plus fees for all students, regardless of location.
• This tuition rate is subject to change.
• The program does not accept the UF EEP or Florida State Tuition Waiver.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid is not available for graduate certificate and non-degree seeking students.
• However, 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 many employers see an education in medical physiology as an investment.

Additional Costs

• There is a $30 application fee for graduate certificate applications.

Required Courses

Graduation Requirements

• To earn this graduate certificate, students must complete the required 9 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 3.0.