Biomedical Research, Certificate
Ready to take your lab skills to the next level? Sharpen technical and analytical skills valued in science and health fields. Add scientific research training to any major and prove competency to employers and admissions committees for medical school or graduate programs.
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Certificate description
Biomedical Research undergraduate certificate description
The biomedical research certificate program combines professional research experience conducted in laboratories of practicing academic scientists with upper-division coursework, including laboratory courses. This allows for specialization in given subject areas and enables you to gain competency in addressing scientific questions in the laboratory.
Why earn a biomedical research undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Unlike many science certificates that focus primarily on classroom learning, ASU's biomedical research certificate requires you to participate in faculty-mentored research while building advanced laboratory skills in areas such as genetics, cell biology and biochemistry. You graduate with real research experience and specialized technical training.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in biomedical research consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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STP 280 Probability and Statistics for Researchers
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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8 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 8 |
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4 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 4 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
This program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU coursework and upper-division standing or graduate student status. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences to ensure that the appropriate set of courses is taken.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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Careers this biomedical research undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates who complete this program are highly competitive candidates for careers in the research sector and for admission to graduate and professional schools, such as medical or pharmacy school. They are also well prepared for positions such as laboratory researcher or technician, medical scientist, and molecular and cellular biologist.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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FAB N101
mnsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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