Admissions: Graduate Certificates
Application Process
Applications are accepted year-round. Students may begin the Biotechnology Management or Biochemical Regulatory Engineering certificate in the fall, spring semester or summer session.
Application deadline for Spring 2014 is December 1, 2013.
Any student interested in applying after the posted deadlines should contact Nancy Clements.
Apply online or by mail:
- Apply online
Select “Application for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program” - Complete a paper application (PDF)
The Graduate School requires all of the following to process your application:
- Completed application including residency form (determines in-state tuition eligibility)
- Use Program code PSBT for Certificate in Professional Studies: Biotechnology Management
- Use Program code CENR for Graduate Certificate in Biochemical Regulatory Engineering
- Unofficial transcript(s) from each college & university attended
- Application fee ($50 online / $70 paper)
Admission Requirements:
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies: Biotechnology Management
- A bachelor’s degree in any field
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Graduate Certificate in Biochemical Regulatory Engineering
- A bachelor’s degree in science or relevant field
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Mailing Instructions
All application documents should be mailed to:
UMBC Graduate School, [Include Certificate Name]
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Nancy Clements or call 410-455-5536.