Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in anatomical science is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of human anatomy for careers in healthcare, education, or research, particularly those looking to complement their background in biology, medicine, or physical therapy. Graduates often pursue roles as anatomy instructors, medical illustrators, clinical researchers, or laboratory technicians, contributing to medical education, healthcare training, and the development of diagnostic tools and treatments.
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in Anatomical Sciences Instruction will provide a coherent, integrated approach to helping graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, and others develop and document the skills needed in order to effectively teach the anatomical sciences. This 12-credit-hour certificate, including a required 3-credit-hour supervised practicum experience, provides basic competency in graduate-level anatomical sciences instruction and provides participants with documentation of their abilities based on faculty and student critiques. The certificate is accessible to participants from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds and will provide practical, hands-on anatomy coursework and instructional mentoring. The goal of this certificate is to produce graduates who are highly competitive in the job market for medical education and to supplement credentials for a wide variety of disciplines that require general teaching skills
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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