Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 9

Course Length: 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

The online Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate was created for students who wish to enroll in a more advanced laboratory health science degree but need foundational chemistry courses to do so.

Why Study Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences at UWF?

In just three courses, you’ll complete the general and organic chemistry coursework and labs needed to advance your education and your career.

UWF is committed to providing every student with a high-quality education. Courses for the online Undergraduate Certificate in Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences are taught by experienced professionals. With this certificate, you can:

Create the foundation you need for an advanced laboratory science degree
Get one-on-one attention from educators to ensure you gain the knowledge and skills for success
Develop a fundamental understanding of general and organic chemistry

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What You Will Learn

This certificate program focuses on elements of introductory general chemistry courses and organic chemistry. You will cover topics of atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, properties of the elements and periodicity, thermodynamics, equilibria, fundamental reactions, spectroscopy and more. By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

Solve problems through the application of basic chemistry knowledge as they relate to laboratory health sciences
Define appropriate chemical equations to solve mathematical problems
Enroll in a more advanced laboratory health science degree

Courses

Courses & Requirements

UWF’s online Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate program requires the completion of nine credit hours.

CHM 2030 - General Chemistry 1 for Laboratory Health Sciences
CHM 2031 - General Chemistry 2 for Laboratory Health Sciences
CHM 2202 - Organic Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences

To be considered for admission to UWF’s online Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate, you must:

Be admitted to the University as an undergraduate, non-degree-seeking student
Complete prerequisites in mathematics for the courses in this program

How to Apply

Submit and undergraduate non-degree-seeking application
Once accepted as a non-degree-seeking student, students should contact the appropriate advisor for course availability and scheduling
Complete the online undergraduate certificate declaration form on MyUWF

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu

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Careers & Outcomes

Completion of the Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate gives you the foundation needed to pursue advanced studies in laboratory health sciences, which can result in lucrative career opportunities like the following:

Job Titles

Medical Laboratory Scientists
Laboratory Managers
Food Scientists

Career Outlook

Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032
Median annual wage for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is $57,380

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Online Undergraduate Certificate Tuition
Component	Cost	Total
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$1,970.82
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$5,835.33
75% Out-of-state Tuition	$341.67 per credit hour	$3,075.03

Starting Fall 2024, the online Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences undergraduate certificate tuition will be based on residency, as shown above.

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.