Graduate Certificate in Molecular & Biomedical Sciences
The Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences reinforces basic science concepts through examples of human disease and experimental data and is fundamental for a better understanding of clinical sciences. The curriculum includes eight graduate-level courses, offered face-to-face and live online, consisting of six courses in biomedical sciences and two professional skills courses. Classes are taught by College of Medicine faculty and cover similar material seen in the first year of medical school.
83%
Program grads went on to medical school
40%
Program grads attended FIU College of Medicine
Applications for August 2024 will open in February 2024.
Although [the program] was a difficult experience, it paved the journey to my main goal at the time: acceptance into medical school. I ended up gaining so much more along the way, and I am so thankful for that.Amanda Baroutjian, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine MD Class of 2022, Emergency Medicine Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital
The graduate certificate program is the reason I was able to get into medical school. The “golden ticket” opportunity given to students is possible to achieve, and I’m eternally grateful for that opportunity. I learned successful habits that would serve me well for the rigorous programs of medical school.Hannah Bearham, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine MD Class of 2024
To this day, I honestly believe completing the Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences was among the best decisions of my life. Though a very challenging program, it set me up for success in medical school.Megan Messina, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine MD Class of 2026
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Pipeline to MD or MPAS
Students meeting certain conditions upon completion of the certificate program are guaranteed admission or an interview to the MD program or a guaranteed interview to the MPAS program.
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Tracey A. Weiler, Ph.D. Educational Scholarship Fund
Sara Sherman, MD, a graduate of both the certificate and MD programs at the College of Medicine and a pathology resident at Baylor College of Medicine, created the Tracey A. Weiler, Ph.D. Educational Scholarship Fund to support students enrolled in the Certificate in Molecular & Biomedical Sciences program.
*All costs are estimated and subject to change. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the guaranteed interview or acceptance into the HWCOM MD program. A minimum cohort is needed to launch the program.