Online Graduate Certificate Program

The Graduate Biomedical Neuroscience Certificate is a fully remote program designed for postbaccalaureate students and working professionals interested in gaining an understanding of normal brain function and neurological disease. Many graduates of this program use their degree as a stepping stone toward gaining admission to doctoral or medical school programs or to jump-start career advancement or a career change.

The courses in this program are exclusively taught by renowned UF professors, acknowledged for their teaching excellence and known for providing extensive one-on-one assistance to students. We pride ourselves on offering creative, interactive, and challenging online courses. Please learn more by visiting our Facebook page or by searching the web using @BiomedicalNeuro.

The tuition for this program is $550.00 per credit hour regardless of residency. Fees are approximately $36 per credit hour.

Part-time Registration and Financial Aid: Graduate students should be aware that, in order to qualify for most financial aid programs (federal, state, or institutional), students must be enrolled at least half-time. For financial aid purposes, a graduate student must be enrolled in at least five credit hours during the fall or spring semester, and at least four hours during the summer semester.

Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs are not eligible for federal student aid.  Students enrolled in approved graduate certificate programs may be eligible for alternative loans. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.

If you have any other questions about the Online Graduate Certificate Program, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or email the Academic Programs Assistant Director, Melissa Naidu.

When are applications due to the Online Neuroscience Certificate Program? 

• Applications must be completed by June 1 to begin August/fall.
• Applications submitted after June 1 must be for fall of the next year.
• Application review can take several weeks to months before final decisions can be sent to applicants. They are reviewed by the Department of Neuroscience Admissions Committee, UF College of Medicine, UF Admissions Office, and UF Graduate School.

Are applications accepted for the spring or summer? 

• No. Applications are only accepted to begin in the fall.

Are there course requirements to be admitted?

• You must have completed a B.A./B.S. degree. Strong applicants will have a previous science course background in biology, chemistry, and/or physics.

What is the GPA requirement to be admitted?

• Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.

How long does the program take?

• 3-4 semesters, depending on your course load each semester. Some courses require prerequisites that are offered only once per year or only fall/spring.

Are the courses asynchronous?

• Yes, they are asynchronous. All courses have assignments that are due at specific times during the semester. Times are based on Eastern Standard Time. Students requesting a Zoom conference will meet with instructors synchronously.

Can courses completed in the Certificate be transferred into the Master’s?

• All courses completed with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the online Master’s in Neuroscience.
• Some courses completed with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the in-person Master’s of Science in Medical Sciences: Neuroscience with the approval of your faculty mentor and the Program Director. 
• Transfer of courses will not reduce/substitute lab and other course time required to complete the program.