Browse Our Specializations
This guide is meant to help you determine which program and degree level will best suit your goals. Select a specialization name from the lefthand menu to get an overview of the program.
Each program has a different curriculum and application requirements, so be sure to review those. If you still need assistance, please contact our advising team.
| Specialization |
Graduate Certificate |
Master of Science |
Distance Ph.D. |
| Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
| Microbiome in Health & Disease |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
| Clinical Laboratory Microbiology |
Available |
Concurrent Enrollment Option Available* |
Not Available |
| Environmental Microbiology |
Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| Microbial and Cellular Data Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Available |
* Students may enroll in the CLM graduate certificate concurrently with our department's master of science program in either specialization.
Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
Elevate your career as a health professional with an advanced understanding of infectious agents, immune responses and mechanisms of disease treatment.
These programs are a collaboration between the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology and the College of Agriculture & Life Science Department of Microbiology & Cell Science.
Explore the M.S. in Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
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Explore the Graduate Certificate in Medical Microbiology
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Join the cutting edge of pharmaceutical and biotechnology research with advanced insight into the bacterial communities that play an integral role in human health. Students can choose to either focus on developing bioinformatics and computational skills or explore the clinical impact of the microbiome.
Explore the M.S. in Microbiome in Health and Disease
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Explore the Graduate Certificate in Microbiome and Health
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Study the complexities of microbial ecosystems on and off this planet with a graduate certificate in environmental microbiology. You will learn the fundamentals of microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and astrobiology and how to apply this knowledge in the field.
Explore the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Microbiology
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Advance your research career and earn your Ph.D. remotely with a concentration in Microbial and Cellular Data Science. Perfect for those with a background in biology and computer science, this innovative program allows working professionals to earn their doctoral degrees while contributing to research remotely.
Explore the Distance Ph.D.
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Ph.D Student Example Plans of Study
Admissions Requirements
Graduate certificates are 11–13-credit programs that allow students to gain advanced knowledge in a subject area. They are perfect for students who want to switch career paths, or bolster applications to medical, dental, veterinary and other professional schools.
Graduate certificates also offer an admissions pathway for those who do not meet the admissions requirements for the M.S. program. After successfully completing several courses with a grade of "B" or higher, students can transfer their credits in full to the Master of Science program.
We offer three specializations for graduate certificates:
Microbiome and Health (12 credits)
Medical Microbiology (11 credits)
Environmental Science (13 credits)
Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist (18 credits)
Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
Master of Science (M.S.) degrees are 30-credit programs that provide the knowledge and credentials to take your career to the next level. Professionals with an M.S. degree earn on average 21% more than those with only a bachelor's degree.
For those who complete the program, their degree will read, "Master of Science in Microbiology in Cell Science." Underneath, it will specify the concentration, reading either, "Concentration in Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry" or "Concentration in Microbiome in Health and Disease." Degrees will not specify that the coursework was online.
Microbiome in Health & Disease
Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
M.S. Admissions Requirements
Advance your research career and earn your Ph.D. remotely with a concentration in Microbial and Cellular Data Science. Perfect for those with a background in biology and computer science, this innovative program allows working professionals to earn their doctoral degrees while contributing to research remotely.
Explore the Distance Ph.D.
Non-degree courses allow students to enroll in courses without enrolling in a program of study (such as a graduate certificate or master of science program). This is a great option for those who want to learn a new subject, dip their toes back into school, or need to raise their GPA.
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Become eligible for licensure as a medical laboratory technologist with the Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist graduate certificate. This is our first hybrid program and it includes an in-person lab course and two-week long, on-site clinical internship. It can be taken concurrently with our M.S. or as a standalone graduate certificate.
Explore the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist
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