WHAT IS A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND WHY IS IT GOOD FOR YOUR RESUME?
The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers degree programs for those looking to pursue careers in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other crucial fields. However, we also recognize the need for aspiring and established professionals to build new skills and credentials without committing the time and financial resources a degree program can require. That’s where our online Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate — offered through our School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences — comes in.
Here we’ll discuss what our Graduate Certificate is and how having one of these credentials on your resume can positively impact your future educational and professional ambitions.
Q: WHAT IS A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE?
A: A graduate certificate is a graduate-level credential that provides a deeper understanding of a specific field or topic in a condensed time frame. Our Graduate Certificate is SACSCOC accredited and awarded to students who successfully complete our Program. As a graduate program, it has a bachelor’s degree prerequisite among its admission requirements.
Graduate certificates require fewer credits than a graduate degree program, making them quicker and more affordable. You can earn our online Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate in 11-14 credits, and many students finish within two semesters.
It’s important to understand that a graduate certificate does not replace a graduate degree. If you’re looking to go places in your career that require an advanced degree, you will still need to complete a master’s- or doctoral-level program. However, our online Certificate Program shares some courses with UMMC master’s programs and has a few unique courses that are equivalent to master’s-level study. It’s like a small, specialized segment of a master’s degree program. In this way, it also prepares you for master’s-level study.
You can complete our Program online from virtually any location with no campus visits required. Our asynchronous courses enable you to complete your studies around your work and personal commitments.
Our Graduate Certificate is not merely a “certificate of achievement” but a document of much greater professional value. Why? Read on …
Q: WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ON YOUR RESUME?
A: If you work in a field related to molecular medicine, you’re likely looking to expand your expertise or find a new opportunity. Perhaps you’re simply fascinated by the field’s diverse applications and want to launch a molecular medicine career but you’re not sure where to start. Having an extra credential like a Graduate Certificate on your resume can give you an edge at hiring time. It also shows potential employers that you’re willing to go beyond to achieve your career goals. Initiative is highly valued by hiring managers, and some employers will offer higher pay to employees or new hires with graduate credentials.
If you’re planning to apply to a health-profession school, you’ll find that the admission process is very competitive. You need to do everything possible to convince the admissions board that you’re a strong candidate who will thrive in your desired program. Our online Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate can help you distinguish yourself.
While some medical schools don’t require applicants to submit a resume, parts of many applications function as a resume by requiring the same type of information, such as the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application.
If you’re seeking admission to a master’s program, your Graduate Certificate will demonstrate that you have what it takes to complete graduate-level studies.
See how our Graduate Certificate can elevate your professional potential! Apply today.
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