In addition to an in-depth exploration of the specialization of your choosing, our online graduate certificates provide a strong foundation in forensic science, analytics techniques and laboratory QA/QC.
Overview of the Online Certificate Program
The University of Florida’s online certificate program is open to appropriately qualified local, national, and international students. Designed to cater to your unique interests and career goals, we offer several forensic science online graduate certificate options, each with a different specialization:
Time
Our online graduate certificates consist of 12 to 15 credits focusing on a specialized concentration. Applications are accepted year-round.
Credentials
Online graduate certificate students will receive a University of Florida Graduate Certificate in their specific concentration.
Format
These programs are offered entirely online with asynchronous elements and can be completed anywhere, at your own pace.
Tuition
The University of Florida is proud to offer one of the most competitive tuition rates among online programs in pharmacy. Some courses may require textbooks.
Transferring Credits
Once you’ve completed your online graduate certificate coursework, you can transfer up to 15 credits to the master’s degree in forensic science, if you are admitted into the program and earn a grade of “B” or higher in the course(s). Being an online graduate certificate student does not guarantee acceptance into the master’s degree program.
Advanced Career Opportunities
Our comprehensive program allows you to diversify your career options and make yourself a more versatile and in-demand asset in the workforce. Potential career environments include working in medical examiners’ offices, hospitals, clinical chemistry laboratories and law enforcement agencies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many fields in forensic science enjoy a higher median salary and occupational growth rate compared to all other professions in the United States.