Designed in partnership with influential health care organizations, the George Washington University's (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) offers online Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Graduate Certificates, Master's and Doctoral programs in leading fields such as clinical research and regulatory affairs, health care management, biomedical informatics, integrative medicine, and medical laboratory sciences.
Qualify for ASCP Exams
The George Washington University’s (GW) online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science is perfect if you’re looking to advance your career and become board certified as a laboratory technologist. This certificate program is designed to teach you how to analyze blood, urine, tissue, and other body specimens to detect, diagnose, and treat disease. You’ll learn the latest molecular techniques to investigate and determine the causes of disease.
Program Highlights:
91% - GW grads’ overall pass rate for the ASCP MLS exam in 2021
20 months - Time to Completion
Greater than 95% of graduates are employed in the field within three months of program completion
Student Testimonial:
The medical lab sciences program has helped me establish my career and pass the ASCP board examination. I am looking forward to the experience I will gain as an entry-level scientist in a medical laboratory with the goal of going further with my education and educating others about this demanding yet rewarding career.
JACQUELINE BLAZQUEZ MLS(ASCP)CM, POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, ’20
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers the following Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs:
Blood Banking Certificate
- 100% online coursework, no visits to campus required
- Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
- Qualify to sit for the ASCP Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) exam*
- The certificate consists of 16 credit hours and can be completed in 1 year
Chemistry Certificate
- 100% online coursework, no visits to campus required
- Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
- Qualify to sit for the ASCP Technologist in Chemistry (C) exam*
- The certificate consists of 19 credit hours and can be completed in 1 year
Hematology Certificate
- 100% online coursework, no visits to campus required
- The program requires 18 total credits and can be finished in 12 months
- Qualify to sit for the ASCP Technologist in Hematology (H) exam*
- Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Microbiology Certificate
- 100% online coursework, no visits to campus required
- Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
- Qualify to sit for the ASCP Technologist in Microbiology (M) exam in as few as 12 months*
Molecular Diagnostic Science Certificate
- 100% online coursework, no visits to campus required
- Qualify to take the ASCP Molecular Biology (MB) Board of Certification examination*
- An online program that includes a clinical practicum rotation completed in your geographic location
- Finish in about 18 months
* While the completion of these programs will make graduates eligible to register for an ASCP Board of Certification Exam, this does not automatically guarantee a graduate will also meet their state's requirements for state licensure (if applicable). Since each state may have different requirements for licensure, each student is encouraged to contact their state's regulating agency and review these requirements prior to beginning any degree program.
The post-baccalaureate certificate programs provide eligibility for the national board of certification examinations under the auspices of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited MLS program.
Doctoral Program
Total credit hours: 48
Total number of courses: 26
Program completion: 2.5 years
Residency requirements: There are two residencies required over separate weekends, and the program culminates with a finalized manuscript ready for submission to a peer review journal.
Gain a mastery of the design, implementation and evaluation of health care programs, lead interprofessional teams, and evaluate evidence to advance health care. The program prepares those in clinical health positions from a range of backgrounds who seek to build competencies in advanced professional practice, whether that be in the clinical or academic environments.
Design programs to advance the practice of health professionals in academic and clinical settings:
- Clinical Practice Leadership Track
- Educational Practice Leadership Track
Who is the Ideal Student for this Program?
Professionals with clinical backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career as a clinical manager or as an educator in higher education. Professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in a leadership position, either in a clinical or educational role, to improve outcomes in health care. The program delivers the advanced skills and credentialing needed to meet expectations associated with higher-level positions.
Graduate Programs
Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: As few as 18 months; the average duration is 2 years
Residency requirements: Not required. Students may elect to participate in an internship experience in lieu of a research project.
The online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Biomedical Informatics teaches you how to leverage data to solve complex clinical and public health issues. You'll learn to harness the power of analytics to support clinical decision-making, research, and patient engagement.
Upon completion, you'll be prepared to apply data science principles and design solutions to biomedical information problems to help hospitals and health care systems deliver the best possible care to all patients.
Common Careers
- Chief Medical Information Officer
- Health Information Consultant
- Health Informatics Director
- Health Care IT Project Manager
- Informatics Nurse
Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years
Residency requirements: None
The MSHS in Biomedical Laboratory Science from the George Washington University prepares students with the advanced skill and leadership knowledge needed to effectively lead in a laboratory setting.
This online non-clinal program is ideal for individuals currently working in the Biomedical Laboratory Science field seeking to advance into management or leadership positions.
In this comprehensive program, students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills within biomedical laboratory science with the opportunity to select a specialization in one of three concentrations: Immunohematology and Biotechnology, Translational Microbiology, or Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Guided by faculty who are actively practicing in the field, students will develop strategic leadership skills and build an understanding of the intricacies of managing and leading in a laboratory setting. The program is designed to facilitate movement into leadership, supervisory, management, or teaching positions in the clinical laboratory.
Career Information: Graduates of this degree program may qualify for the following career opportunities.
- Biotechnology or Government Research Associate
- Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor/Manager
- Public Health Laboratory Scientist/Supervisor
- Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist teaching position
- Microbiology Laboratory Scientist/Supervisor
- Transfusion Medicine or Molecular Biology Scientist
Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years, depending on the number of courses taken per semester
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
As a leader in providing academic programs for the clinical research profession for over a decade, GW offers the online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Clinical and Translational Research.
Students in the Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS) in Clinical & Translational Research Program will successfully complete 36 credit hours of coursework in the field of CTR, health care research courses, and courses selected with the objective of broadening the candidate's translational research capabilities.
Career Information: The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in this field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024.
Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 13
Program completion: 2 years (part-time)
Residency requirements: Students are required to complete a 4-week clinical rotation in their geographic location.
The MSHS in Clinical Microbiology program is ideal for individuals who are interested in becoming board certified in Microbiology and is one of a few graduate degrees in the country that provides clinical microbiology and laboratory science coursework with a hands-on microbiology practicum. Program curriculum provides eligibility for national certification examinations such as the ASCP Board of Certification Exam — a gold standard in global certification for medical laboratory professionals.
Upon completion of this degree, students can build their career in a variety of settings, including diagnostic microbiology laboratories, research institutions, public health laboratories, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies or governmental agencies.
Career Information: Graduates of this degree program may qualify for the following career opportunities.
- Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
- Clinical Research Manager
- Microbiology Technologist
- MLT/MLS Instructor
- Public Health Microbiologist
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Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 11
Program completion: 2 years, depending on the number of courses taken per semester
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
The MSHS in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management focuses on the skills necessary to manage and lead across the dynamic continuum of health-service delivery. This program prepares students to sit for their Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, provides mentorship with leaders in the field of health care operations, and offers practicum experiences.
Career Information: Graduates of this degree program may qualify for the following career opportunities:
- Director of Clinical Operations
- Clinical Manager
- Clinical Supervisor
- Vice President of Operations
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Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
Designed for working clinical research professionals or those in a related field, the MSHS in Clinical Research Administration online program expands your knowledge of drug development, clinical trial conduct, monitoring, and the business, ethical and legal perspectives of the clinical research industry. GW's Clinical Research MS program prepares you to lead the business and science of clinical research with your own leadership style.
Career Information: Graduates of this degree program may qualify for the following career opportunities:
- Clinical Research Director — $234,002
- Data Manager — $120,856
- Senior-Level Medical Writer — $88,562
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Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
The health care quality master's program prepares you to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health care quality and patient safety initiatives. With a health care quality MSHS, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in quality and patient-safety leadership, as well as management and research positions within health care organizations or policy agencies.
Career Information: Employment of health care quality professionals is projected to grow 23 percent, earning $88,000 annually. — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012 to 2022)
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Total credit hours: 36
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 1.5–2 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum in core MSHS program; 1,200 additional hours and on-site practicum for Physician Fellowship
The Master of Science in Health and Sciences (MSHS) in Integrative Medicine (INTM) offers a holistic approach to health care practice that emphasizes the relationship between practitioner and patient.
Informed by evidence-based practice, integrative medicine focuses on the whole person and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and wellness. You'll complete this ABPS- and ABOIM-accredited program well-versed in core integrative health competencies, ready to evaluate your patients' needs and build personalized care plans.
This program also offers two additional options:
- Nutrition Concentration: Focus your studies in nutrition. Infuse nutrition and metabolism fundamentals into the evidence-based care you offer your patients or clients.
- Physician Fellowship: Licensed physicians may add a fellowship onto the MSHS INTM program, featuring an on-site practicum and hands-on skill-building as well as preparation to become board certified.
Ideal student: Caregivers from any field can benefit from this program and learn to offer their patients holistic care. Any health and wellness professional, from nutritionists to physicians, can enhance their practice with the principles of integrative medicine.
Total credit hours: 52
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years (part-time)
Residency requirements: Students are required to complete 6 practicum courses in their geographic location.
The MSHS in Laboratory Medicine program is designed to prepare individuals for a career as a medical laboratory scientist and to sit for the national Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) certification exam.
Upon completion, students will have learned the skills to evaluate research and new technologies to understand their relevance in the field, investigate research questions critical to clinical lab practice, and develop problem-solving skills necessary to lead and respond to future changes in laboratory science.
Program Highlights:
- 91% - GW grads’ overall pass rate for the ASCP MLS exam in 2021
- 100% of students who enter Phase II of the MLS program graduate
- Greater than 95% of graduates are employed in the field within three months of program completion
Career Information:
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
- MLT/MLS Education Position
- Biotechnology or Government Research Associate
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Total credit hours: 35
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years (part-time)
Residency requirements: Students are required to complete a clinical laboratory rotation in their geographic location.
The MSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences program is designed for individuals who hold national certification or wish to become certified in Molecular Biology.
GW's online MSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences is one of the few programs that provides students with both traditional coursework in molecular biology and biotechnology, as well as the hands-on clinical rotation experience required to prepare for ASCP Board Certification in Molecular Biology.
Upon completion, graduates will be ready to pursue board certification in Molecular Biology and begin an exciting career in a diagnostic molecular laboratory, research institution, public health laboratory, biotechnology firm, pharmaceutical company, or government agency.
Career Information:
- Biotechnology or Government Research Associate
- Molecular Laboratory Scientist
- MLT/MLS Teaching Positions
- Public Health Laboratory Scientist
Total credit hours: 35
Total number of courses: 12
Program completion: 2 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
The regulatory affairs master's curriculum focuses on regulatory strategy, guidance and regulatory compliance, legal and ethical issues, processes for product development and the business and political components of regulation in clinical research, all while reinforcing the science behind the methods. The regulatory affairs master of science online program prepares you to manage the key elements of the regulatory process in various industries, governmental agencies and consultancies worldwide.
Upon completion, graduates will be ready to pursue board certification in Molecular Biology and begin an exciting career in a diagnostic molecular laboratory, research institution, public health laboratory, biotechnology firm, pharmaceutical company, or government agency.
Career Information: Annual earning potential for regulatory professionals ranges from $80,000–300,000 (manager level, $80,000–120,000; directors, $140,000–170,000; vice presidents, $300,000) — Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society's Scope of Practice & Compensation Survey (2014)
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Dual BSHS / MSHS Programs
BSHS total credit hours: 120 undergraduate credits*
MSHS total credit hours: 27 graduate credits
BSHS total number of courses: 20 undergraduate courses**
MSHS total number of courses: 9 graduate courses
Program completion: 3-4 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
*Students may transfer up to 60 credits from a prior institution. Students must complete at least 60 credit hours of GW coursework.
**Not including any courses required to meet the general education or advanced standing requirement. Accelerate your career with the George Washington University's dual-degree BSHS and MSHS in Clinical Research Administration program. Combine the work of earning your BSHS and MSHS and save time on your path to a career in health care. With the skills you'll gain in this online clinical research administration program, you'll be ready to participate in clinical trial conduct that protects patients through addressing ethical and legal considerations in product development and contributing to innovative medical research.
Careers:
- Drug Safety Manager
- Senior Medical Writer
- Clinical Data Manager
- Senior Clinical Research Associate
BSHS total credit hours: 120 undergraduate credits*
MSHS total credit hours: 27 graduate credits
BSHS total number of courses: 20 undergraduate courses**
MSHS total number of courses: 9 graduate courses
Program completion: 3-4 years
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
*Students may transfer up to 60 credits from a prior institution. Students must complete at least 60 credit hours of GW coursework.
**Not including any courses required to meet the general education or advanced standing requirement.
Our multi-level, dual-degree learning option provides you a seamless way to earn your BSHS in Clinical Research Administration and an MSHS in Regulatory Affairs through an accelerated format, allowing you to earn your BSHS and MSHS in less time by combining the work toward both degrees.
Careers:
- Operations Research Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Regulatory Compliance Officer
Program Highlights:
- 100% online, no campus visits are required
- Both degrees are conferred sequentially
- Transfer up to 60 total credits from a regionally accredited institution into the undergraduate portion of the program
- Nine credits of the MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research are completed in the undergraduate portion of the program and charged at the undergraduate per credit cost
In this dual degree program, you'll learn to address ethical and cultural health care considerations through coursework in clinical research processes, clinical practices, health equity, issues in bioethics, clinical and translational research, the management of clinical trials, and more. Due to its rigor, this dual degree program is ideal for motivated, high-performing, and experienced students.
Students complete 60 credits for the BSHS program and 9 of the 60 credits will apply to the MSHS program as electives. These 9 credits are charged at the undergraduate tuition rate and allow students to complete approximately 25% of the MSHS program while earning the BSHS.
What you will learn:
- Integrate scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial requirements to create clinical development plan (CDP) sections that provide for benefit and risk assessments in the development of a new investigational product.
- Analyze strategies to address ethical and cultural considerations for effective and compliant clinical trial conduct in national and international settings.
- Compare clinical, regulatory, and business requirements in the planning and conduct of a clinical trial, including data integrity and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, individually and in group settings, using verbal, written, and electronic modes of communication.
- Explain structural determinants adversely impacting the health of socially disadvantaged groups from diverse perspectives.
- Integrate evidence-based practice into clinical and translational research.
- Develop translational research proposals in collaboration with professionals from other disciplines.
- Conduct clinical and translational research with a team of scientists, clinicians, and investigators.
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Program Highlights:
- 100% online, no campus visits are required
- Both degrees are conferred sequentially
- Transfer up to 60 total credits from a regionally accredited institution into the undergraduate portion of the program
- Nine credits of the MSHS in Clinical Research Administration are completed in the undergraduate portion of the program and charged at the undergraduate per credit cost
In this rigorous dual degree program designed for highly motivated students, you'll study clinical research processes, good clinical practices (GCP), health equity, issues in bioethics, foundations in translational research, team science and research collaboration, and more. Capstone coursework and field experience give you real-world practice in applying your knowledge.
You'll also gain professional experience credits, which count toward the requirements for several certifications through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).
What you will learn:
- Integrate scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial requirements to create clinical development plan (CDP) sections that provide for benefit and risk assessments in the development of a new investigational product.
- Analyze strategies to address ethical and cultural considerations for effective and compliant clinical trial conduct in national and international settings.
- Compare clinical, regulatory, and business requirements in the planning and conduct of a clinical trial, including data integrity and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, individually and in group settings, using verbal, written, and electronic modes of communication.
- Explain structural determinants adversely impacting the health of socially disadvantaged groups from diverse perspectives.
- Integrate programming, data analysis, and data manipulation skills.
- Apply social and behavioral theories to the design and evaluation of biomedical information systems and technology.
- Synthesize data to inform evidence-based patient-centered care in an ethical manner.
- Evaluate informatic analytics to support clinical decision-making, clinical research, and patient engagement.
- Propose data science interventions to improve health care delivery and outcomes.
- Create a vision for the use of information to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient-centered care and public health.
- Design solutions for biomedical information problems through the application of computational and systems thinking, information science, and technology.
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Program Highlights:
- 100% online, no campus visits are required
- Both degrees are conferred sequentially
- Transfer up to 60 total credits from a regionally accredited institution into the undergraduate portion of the program
- Nine credits of the MSHS in Health Care Quality are completed in the undergraduate portion of the program and charged at the undergraduate per credit cost
In this program, you can become a leader in high-quality, value-based health care organizations. You'll study the delivery of health care services while focusing on key operational activities such as clinical decision-making, finance, human resources, informatics, marketing, policy, qualify, and safety. You can also study for several professional certifications that can enhance your career.
What you will learn:
- Communicate effectively to optimize interprofessional practice.
- Find solutions that influence strategic change.
- Adopt and adapt marketing concepts, plans, and activities to optimize operations.
- Apply human resources best practices to build strong teams.
- Understand health equity and how it fits into health care management and operations.
- Learn effective tools to help execute complex projects.
- Distinguish quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, organizational, and research theories/standards applicable to health care.
- Implement quality and patient safety improvement initiatives.
- Utilize information technology systems to support quality assurance.
- Lead organizational change to sustain a quality-focused culture.
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Undergraduate Programs
Total credit hours: 18
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 18 months to 2 years, depending on the number of courses taken per semester
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency
The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management provides the foundational knowledge and tools to lead projects and operations within the complex world of health care delivery.
Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 18 credits into the MSHS in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management program.
Careers:
- Clinical Operations Associate
- Clinical Consultant
- Clinical Quality Specialist
- Operations Manager/Specialist
Total credit hours: 120*
Total number of courses: 20**
Program completion: 2 years depending on transferable credits
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency or practicum
*Students may transfer up to 60 credits from a prior institution. Students must complete at least 60 credit hours of GW coursework.
**Not including any courses required to meet the general education or advanced standing requirement.
Make a lasting impact on health care with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) in Clinical Research Administration from the George Washington University. Participate in clinical trial conduct to ensure new therapeutics, innovative devices, and novel treatments follow regulations and guidance — protecting patients and contributing to the rapidly growing field of health care innovation.
Careers:
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Data Manager
- Clinical Trial Manager
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Certificate Programs
Total credit hours: 18
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 18 months to 2 years, depending on the number of courses taken per semester
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency
The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management provides the foundational knowledge and tools to lead projects and operations within the complex world of health care delivery.
Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 18 credits into the MSHS in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management program.
Total credit hours: 21
Total number of courses: 7
Program completion: 2 years
The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research has been designed to meet the professional development needs of researchers who cannot make the time commitment needed to fulfill the requirements of the full master's degree program.
Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 21 credits into the MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research program.
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Total credit hours: 18
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 2 years
The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration will prepare students to be strategic leaders who drive success for their health care and research organizations.
Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 18 credits into the MSHS in Clinical Research Administration program.
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Total credit hours: 18
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 2 years
The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Practice capitalizes on the foundational courses of clinical research, health informatics, epidemiology, and biostatistics to prepare the graduate with the knowledge and skills to conduct clinical research in collaboration with sponsored research programs.
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Total credit hours: 18
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 2 years
The online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Quality was created in partnership with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and is built on an interdisciplinary, practice-based curriculum, developed to prepare students for leadership roles in quality-based health care.
The certificate program is ideal for working professionals who are either just entering the field of health care or who wish to increase their knowledge and skills to advance to a leadership position. Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 18 credits into the MSHS in Health Care Quality program.
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Total credit hours: 15
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 12-18 months
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency is required.
Learn to create personalized care plans grounded in evidence-based practice to address a patient's unique physical, mental and social circumstances. This 15 credit, 100% online certificate is adapted from GW's integrative medicine master's degree program and explores INTM's key concepts in as few as 18 months. Upon completion of the Integrative Medicine Certificate, you'll have the opportunity to transfer all 15 credits to the MSHS in Integrative Medicine program.
Total credit hours: 15
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 12-18 months
Residency requirements: No on-campus residency is required.
The Graduate Certificate in Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine is perfect for any health professional looking for a quick and straightforward way to incorporate intersectional approaches into their practice. In just 12-18 months, you’ll earn a credential that demonstrates your understanding of integrative health care and new methods for improving health outcomes in a range of settings. This certificate combines core competencies of lifestyle medicine with foundational nutrition knowledge so students can incorporate dietary principles into effective patient care.
Total credit hours: 12
Total number of courses: 6
Program completion: 2 years
The online Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs program was developed in collaboration with regulatory affairs professionals in governmental agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH). This program integrates global regulatory strategy across the curriculum to equip graduates as business leaders in regulatory strategy locally and abroad. Upon completion of the graduate certificate, students have the opportunity to transfer all 12 credits into the MSHS in Regulatory Affairs program.
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