Earn a Graduate Certificate That Fits Your Life

Whether you’re balancing classes, a full-time job or just life, UF’s online graduate certificate programs make it possible to keep moving toward your goals (without putting everything else on hold).

Our certificates are a smart next step if you want to:

• Apply to medical, nursing or PA school and strengthen your science foundation.
• Take a gap year and gain hands-on patient experience or prep for exams like the MCAT or National Boards.
• Level up in your current role or transition into a new field with confidence.

Choose Your Focus Area

Find the online program that aligns with your goals and interests:

• 9–14-Credit Medical Physiology Certificate
• 12-Credit Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology Certificate
• 12-Credit Medical Human Anatomy Certificate
• 12-Credit Anatomical Sciences Education Certificate
• 15-Credit Medical Anatomy and Physiology Certificate
• 15-Credit Aging and Geriatric Practice Certificate
• 9-Credit Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Certificate

Each certificate gives you practical, high-impact knowledge you can apply right away. And when it’s time for the next step in your academic or professional journey? These credentials show your standout initiative, dedication and expertise.

Why Study Online With UF

Our programs are built for your schedule — not the other way around. Learn anytime, anywhere, with tools designed to help you retain what you study.

You’ll get:

• Interactive online modules that make complex concepts easier to grasp
• Visual learning tools like animations, images and case studies
• Step-by-step guidance for assignments and assessments
• Full access to UF’s online library and e-journals
• Connection and support from instructors, TAs and classmates through discussion boards, email and live chat

Wherever you’re headed next — med school, your next promotion or a new career path — UF’s online certificates help you get there on your timeline.

Explore Courses as a Non-Degree Student

Not ready to commit to a full graduate certificate or master’s program just yet? No problem! You can still get started by enrolling in individual graduate courses as a non-degree seeking student.

This flexible option lets you:

• Strengthen your skills in a specific area of interest
• Ease into the online graduate learning experience
• Decide if pursuing a graduate certificate or a master’s degree is right for you

And if you decide to continue later, you can transfer eligible credits toward a graduate program, as long as you earned a “B” or higher and are formally admitted.

Important Enrollment Details

Here’s what to know before you enroll:

Students in the Medical Physiology Graduate Certificate program can take up to 4 credit hours as a non-degree student.

Students may take up to 6 credits as a non-degree student in any of the following programs:

• Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology Graduate Certificate
• Medical Human Anatomy Graduate Certificate
• Medical Anatomy and Physiology Graduate Certificate
• Aging and Geriatric Practice Graduate Certificate
• Anatomical Sciences Education Graduate Certificate
• Master’s Degree in Anatomical Sciences Education
• Master’s Degree in Medical Anatomy and Physiology
• Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
• Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging
• Master’s Degree in Innovative Aging Studies

Course requirements to keep in mind:

• Students pursuing coursework from the Medical Physiology Graduate Certificate must take GMS6440: Fundamentals of Medical Physiology (1 credit) before other courses.

• Students pursuing coursework from the Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology Graduate Certificate must take GMS6400c: Principles of Medical Physiology (6 credits).

Admissions

Master’s Degree Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements to apply as a master’s degree student are as follows:

All Specializations (Except for Anatomical Sciences Education and Innovative Aging Studies):

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• A resume/CV*
• $30 application fee

Anatomical Science Education Admission Requirements:

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• A resume/CV*
• Three letters of reference
• Statement of purpose
• $30 application fee

Innovative Aging Studies Admission Requirements:

• Prior bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or degree deemed equivalent by the UF Office of Admissions.
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• A resume/CV*
• Statement of purpose
• $30 application fee

_{*Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.}

Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

All Specializations (Except for Aging and Geriatric Practice)

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
• A 2.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• $30 application fee

Aging and Geriatric Practice

• Prior bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or degree deemed equivalent by the UF Office of Admissions.
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• $30 application fee

Non-Degree Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements to apply as a non-degree seeking student are:

• A bachelor’s degree from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/accreditation/
• A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, the biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
• 2.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended

For more information about requirements, exceptions and applying with a non-U.S. degree, visit the admissions page.

Tuition

Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees

Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $448.75 plus fees for in-state students or $650 plus fees for out-of-state students
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $13,462.50 plus fees for in-state students or $19,500 for out-of-state students

Master’s Degree in Medical Anatomy and Physiology

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees 

Master’s Degree in Innovative Aging Studies

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees

Master’s Degree in Anatomical Sciences Education

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 31 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $17,050 plus fees

Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology (or Renal/Cardiovascular)

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 9 to 14 credits**
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 to $7,700** plus fees

Graduate Certificate in Medical Human Anatomy

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 12 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 plus fees 

Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 15 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $8,250 plus fees 

Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Education

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 12 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 plus fees

Graduate Certificate in Medical Anatomy and Physiology

Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 15 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $8,250 plus fees 

For more information about the costs of attendance and financial aid, visit the tuition page.

_{*There is no application fee for non-degree seeking students.
**Amount varies depending on graduate certificate specialization.}