Graduate Certificate in Dietary Supplements
Expand your knowledge and skills in research and development, analytical techniques, policy, and formulation within the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries.
About the Online Graduate Certificate in Dietary Supplements
Within the health and wellness industry, the dietary supplements market is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for professionals to meet the increasing demand across research and applied positions.
Our Graduate Certificate in Dietary Supplements is designed to provide students with wide-ranging knowledge and skills in research and development, analytical techniques, policy, and formulation within the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries.
This newly launched online program is fully accredited and recognized as a component of the School of Pharmacy’s online M.S. in Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis, which was announced in 2023. Credits earned from this one-year certificate program can be applied toward the online master's program, offering an easy transition to advanced education.
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Program Information
Program Type
Area of Study
Pharmacy
Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology
School
Duration
1 Year
Degree
N/A
Program Location
Emphases
Dietary Supplements
Required Credit Hours
12
Begin Your Journey
- Professionals in the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries seeking advanced knowledge
- Scientists and researchers interested in natural products and phytochemistry
- Regulatory affairs specialists looking to deepen their understanding of industry regulations
- Working professionals aiming to transition into the dietary supplements or research & development fields
Dietary Supplements Certificate Program Highlights
- Industry-Relevant
- Gain knowledge and skills directly applicable to the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries.
- Experienced and Research-Focused Faculty
- Learn from experienced professionals and researchers in the field.
- Flexible Course Selection
- Choose 4 courses from a selection of 5 to tailor your learning experience.
- Complete in 1 Year
- Complete the certificate in as little as one year.
This fully online certificate features classes that explore:
- Subjects such as natural products, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology.
- Research and development.
- Analytical techniques.
- Policy and formulation in the dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industries.
Each 3-credit hour course is completed in 6 weeks.
Students choose four of five courses to tailor the program to their goals:
- BMS 652 Regulation of Dietary Supplements, First Fall
- BMS 653 Formulation and Manufacturing of Dietary Supplements, Second Fall
- BMS 651 Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, First Spring
- BMS 654 Identification and Authentication of Dietary Ingredients, Second Spring
- BMS 655 Pharmacology and Toxicology of Dietary Supplements, First Summer
UPCOMING ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
- Fall term: July 1
- Spring term: November 1
- Summer term: April 1
Once admitted to the certificate program, students will need to meet all remaining requirements for the M.S. degree.
Get to know the Graduate Program Coordinator
“This program is the first of its kind in the nation and addresses a major need in the workforce through the strengths of faculty at the School of Pharmacy.”
David A Colby
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences
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