Genomic Medicine

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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Temple University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 55

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 857 / credit

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Genomic Medicine

About

Learn to view human diseases through an evolutionary lens with the Genomic Medicine Undergraduate Certificate in Temple's College of Science and Technology. Graduates can use this undergraduate certificate as a steppingstone for careers in medicine, public health, science and technology.

Genomic medicine is a growing discipline within the medical and science communities that evaluates a patient's complete set of DNA when making clinical care decisions. As a more individualized healthcare option, the emerging field needs both public health professionals to resolve its many policy issues and specialized practitioners to provide comprehensive care.

In this four-course certificate you will study computational biology and the latest advances in genetic coding and discovery. In addition to academic knowledge, you will also gain communicative and collaborative skills to work more efficiently with other practitioners and researchers.

Who might be interested?

Available to all undergraduate students and professional non-degree-seeking students, the Genomic Medicine Undergraduate Certificate can help focus your interests for continuing study in related fields or enhance your existing knowledge of genomic medicine.

The certificate is designed for students interested in developing expertise in data science, with specialization in genomics. Data science employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the broad areas of computer and information sciences, mathematics and statistics, and applies them to a wide range of data-rich domains such as biomedical science, business, education, engineering, geoscience, physical science and social science.

You will gain a strong background in mathematics, computational thinking and biological data analysis. Learn to analyze large quantities of data to glean insight and facilitate clinical decision-making. As part of the broader data science program, genomics is a critical track to include as a subarea of focus for students interested in biology, ecology, evolution, human health and disease, and precision medicine.

Credit Requirements

To earn this certificate, you must complete 12 to 14 credit hours, including required and elective courses.

Learn more about Genomic Medicine Undergraduate Certificate credit requirements.

Delivery Method

All classes take place in person at Temple's Main Campus. A minimum of two courses required for the certificate must be completed at Temple.

The program is designed with maximum flexibility to accommodate your background and interest within health or STEM.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1. Official high school and/or university transcripts with English translations (required)

Your application must include all official and original academic records from any school: secondary high school, college, or university you have ever attended.

If you are attending a high school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades 9-11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed high school.

If you are attending a high school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your middle school as well.

2. Test options

First-year Applicants

Option 1: Apply without standardized testing

At Temple University we are pleased to offer applicants a test-optional solution for submitting their application. Test-optional means that you are not required to submit ACT or SAT for admission consideration and is typically chosen by students who feel their test scores do not accurately reflect their academic abilities or who were not able to take SAT or ACT tests due to circumstances outside of their control.

Applicants who choose this option are equally eligible to receive merit scholarships.

Option 2: Apply with standardized testing. Submit official SAT or ACT results. These must be sent officially from the testing agency.

Unsure about whether or not to submit testing? Contact [email protected].

All applicants, regardless of which option they choose, should review the English language proficiency test scores section to determine whether they are required to submit English language proficiency scores to support their application.

Transfer Applicants

If you have at least 15 college-level credits, SAT/ACT scores (or other standardized tests) are usually not required for transfer admission unless our Admissions Office specifically requests them.

Please note that proof of high school graduation may be required and English language proficiency test scores may be required.

The average GPA for incoming fall 2022 transfer students was 3.21. All applicants are reviewed for admission but we prefer that students have a 2.50 or higher GPA.

3. Letters of Recommendation (optional)

If you submit letters of recommendation, please request letters from individuals, such as a high school teacher or advisor, who can speak to your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please send no more than two letters to [email protected] or through the Common Application.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 857

Application Fee

USD 55

How to Apply

1. Make an application plan.

If you’re a first-year applicant, you’ll first want to pick a deadline goal and decide if you’d like to apply Early Action (due Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (due Feb. 1).

2. Apply using the Common Application.

Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision if you’re a first-year applicant. Even if you apply before or by the Early Action deadline, you still must indicate Early Action on your application to ensure you will receive an admissions decision early. Transfer applicants do not need to select a deadline preference.

There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.