The Research and Development in Biotechnology Graduate Certificate will provide MS ABT program degree seeking students relevant training in evaluating scientific discovery and market value, balancing business growth with innovation, and navigating patent, intellectual property, and licensing requirements. Additional focus will be placed on strategies in evaluating and implementing new products within diverse areas of biotechnology including agricultural, industrial, medical, and environmental. The curriculum consists of three, three-credit, 100% online courses as part of the MS Applied Biotechnology degree

Admission Requirements  

This certificate is only available to students who are enrolled in the Applied Biotechnology master's program. Students who wish to earn this certificate should complete the Graduate Certificate Declare Form.

Progress to Completion  

1. Candidate applies to this certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials. 
2. Candidate is admitted to the certificate program by the UWGB Program Chair. 
3. Student fulfills the program course requirements.
4. Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree. 

NOTE: Graduate students who are already admitted to a degree program who wish to be enrolled in a certificate aligned with the degree are able to submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration form in lieu of this admission process (steps 1 and 2 above).