Certificate Programs - Gainful Employment Disclosures
University of the Sciences (OPEID 003353) offers three Graduate level certificate programs which are subject to the Gainful Employment Program Disclosure requirements.
Biotechnology Certificate Program
This Graduate level certificate requires the completion of 15 credits. The program can be completed in as few as 3 semesters.
| CIP Code: |
26.1201 Biotechnology |
| Credential Level: |
04 Post-Baccalaureate |
| SOC Codes: |
19-1020 Biological Scientists |
|
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
The Biotechnology Certificate prepares students for positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Admission into the certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree and the completion of organic chemistry. This certificate helps students to develop the tools necessary to compete in a market that is increasingly focused on molecular biology and biotechnology.
Tuition and fee cost to complete 15 credits at the 2012-13 rates = $20,865
Estimated Book costs for one academic year = $1,050
Estimated Room and Board costs for the 2012-13 academic year = $13,054
The University Administration reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and room and board charges.
Enter the URL for program cost information available on the University’s website under Sec. 668.43(a): http://www.usciences.edu/controller/tuition.shtml
For the academic year of 2011-12, there were no students who completed this program of study.
Certificate in Biomedical Writing (Marketing Writing or Regulatory Writing)
This Graduate level certificate requires the completion of 12 credits. The program can be completed in just two semesters of part-time study.
| CIP Code: |
23.1303 Technical and Business Writing |
| Credential Level: |
04 Post-Baccalaureate |
| SOC Codes: |
27-3042 Technical Writers |
If you already have clinical or pharmaceutical experience and wish to change career directions, our certificate programs allow you to focus on the essential skills required for regulatory or marketing writing. The medical writing certificate in marketing writing focuses on publications and certificate in regulatory writing focuses on preparing documents for initial and continuing approval of therapies. These certificates are intended for people with graduate degrees either seeking senior career positions or further training and credentialing in the biomedical writing field. Certificate coursce may be applied toward the master of science degree.
Tuition and fee cost to complete 12 credits at the 2012-13 rates= $16,692
Estimated Book costs for one academic year = $1,050
Estimated Room and Board costs for the 2012-13 academic year= $13,054
The University Administration reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and room and board charges.
Enter the URL for program cost information available on the University’s website under Sec. 668.43(a): http://www.usciences.edu/controller/tuition.shtml
For the academic year of 2011-12, there were students who completed this program of study.
Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
This Graduate level certificate requires a minimum of 12 credits. The program can be completed in as few as three semesters of part-time study.
| CIP Code: |
51.2002 Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs |
| Credential Level: |
05 Graduate |
| SOC Codes: |
11-9110 Medical and Health Services Managers |
The Post-Graduate Certificate Program in pharmaceutical and healthcare business is designed for individuals with advanced degrees with professional experience working in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. This certificate prepares students with industry-specific knowledge and skills to assist individuals in advancing their career and meeting the business objectives of employers. This certificate may be earned over 12 months or as long as 4 years. The program allows customization by allowing the student to select courses that are of greatest value to him/her. Classes are offered either in the evening or in an online format.
Tuition and fee cost to complete 12 credits at the 2012-13 rates = $16,692
Estimated Book costs for one academic year = $1,050
Estimated Room and Board costs for the 2012-13 academic year = $13,054
The University Administration reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and room and board charges.
Enter the URL for program cost information available on the University’s website under Sec. 668.43(a): http://www.usciences.edu/controller/tuition.shtml
For the academic year of 2011-12, there were 5 students who completed this program of study.