Biology for Health Sciences Online Certificate Program

The Biology for Health Sciences certificate provides students with practical skills to examine how the human body works, why it functions the way it does, and how biology connects to real-world healthcare challenges.

This certificate is ideal for individuals working in or preparing for clinical, research, administrative, or graduate pathways in healthcare settings.

Learn from a faculty of industry leaders in this fully online certificate. Enhance your professional skillset and advance your career. 

Or, apply credit earned to one of five SPS online bachelor's degrees.


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Online, asynchronous classes

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Four quarters (one year), one course per quarter

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Begin in any quarter

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Four courses to complete the certificate

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Estimated cost $2,300 per course

 

 

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About the Biology for Health Sciences Certificate Program

Biology for Health Sciences Goals and Courses

Program Goals

Biology for Health Sciences certificate students will:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the organization and function of biological systems
  • Convey an advanced knowledge of human biological processes to applied health care
  • Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific data and primary literature
  • Communicate scientific principles effectively through written work and oral presentations

Curriculum

Four courses are required:
  • BIOL SCI 170-DL Concepts of Biology
  • BIOL SCI 217-DL Physiology
  • BIOL SCI 312-DL Evolutionary Biology of Human Anatomy, Health, and Disease
  • BIOL SCI 313-DL Human Anatomy

 

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Admission for the Biology for Health Sciences Certificate

In addition to completing an online application, you'll also need to submit a few supplemental materials. A list of requirements for admission including application deadlines and tips on how to apply can be found at the Admission page.

Biology for Health Sciences Tuition

Certificate students in the School of Professional Studies pay per course. For more information about tuition and financial obligations, see the Tuition page.

Biology for Health Sciences Registration Information

Registration for courses opens 8 to 10 weeks before each quarter and is accessed CAESAR,  Northwestern's online student records system. View course registration timelines and instructions on the Registration Information page.

Applying Credit to an Online Bachelor of Science Program

Students interested in the option of applying credit earned in an online undergraduate certificate to an SPS online bachelor's degree program should submit an online application and all required application materials. Students who elect to apply to a bachelor’s degree program before completing the certificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable bachelor’s degree, but a certificate will not be conferred.

If you are interested in exploring this option, contact an admission adviser for details.

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