Training in molecular biotechnology is essential for an expanding list of disciplines that have found modern biology-based skills of critical importance in pursuing research goals in areas ranging from microbiology to plant and animal sciences to chemical engineering. The Graduate Certificate Program in Molecular Biotechnology offers an opportunity for individuals educated in the life sciences and related disciplines to gain laboratory-based, hands-on training in many aspects of molecular biotechnology. While this Certificate Program is geared primarily toward non-traditional students who have already entered the workforce, NCSU graduate students with career interests that involve molecular biotechnology are also eligible to apply.

Acceptance into the Program is selective, as slots are limited.

Application deadlines:

• Due to space restrictions, we are not currently accepting new applications to the Graduate Certificate Program in Molecular Biotechnology.
• Matriculated graduate students who are interested in this program may contact Dr. Sue Carson directly.

Click here to access the Online Application.

Admissions requirements

The applicant must:

1. have a baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering discipline.
2. have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in his/her undergraduate program, and a recommended minimum GPA of 3.0 in the science courses.
3. have completed all prerequisites (or their equivalent) to BIT 510 before beginning the certificate program. The minimum requirements for BIT 510 are a general biology course that covers gene regulation and DNA replication, and two semesters of organic chemistry (equivalent to CH 221 and 223). A general microbiology course (equivalent to MB 351) is recommended but not required. Prerequisites for the coursework electives vary, and those prerequisites may be taken after admission to the certificate program if necessary.
4. complete the application, including the essay portion and letters of recommendation.

Program requirements

The Graduate Certificate Program in Molecular Biotechnology will require a minimum of 12 hours of required and elective courses as listed below. Coursework transferred from another institution is not applicable toward the Certificate.

Award of a certificate requires an overall GPA of 3.0 or better for the certificate courses (required and elective) WITH a minimum grade of B- in any of the BIT courses and a minimum grade of C in the coursework elective.