Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences

A graduate certificate or diploma (the terms are used interchangeably in North America) in health sciences denotes specialization in a sub-field or discipline of health and health sciences gained through intensive graduate-level study. As such, it supplements an already established area of expertise (in health or not related to the field) and adds value to a previously earned Bachelor's or graduate degree. Delivered in various formats from residential to online, graduate certificates in health and health sciences comprise 4 - 6 courses (typically 12 - 18 credit hours) taken in a prescribed sequence at the graduate level.

The concurrent graduate certificate or diploma in health sciences allows students currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral degree program in the field to pursue an in-depth exploration of one aspect of their field. For example, a student working towards a Master's in Health Sciences with a specialization in Family Health may take the Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy to augment their expertise.

The stand-alone, direct-entry graduate certificate/diploma program in health provides an opportunity for graduate-level study of theory and research to students who are not interested in pursuing a full graduate degree. This could include professionals with a Bachelor's degree working in the field or anyone who does not have the time or interest in a traditional graduate program in health. Then too, some students who take the stand-alone certificate already have a graduate degree and use their certificate to augment a particular area of interest.

A selection, but not inclusive list, of graduate certificates/diplomas in health includes

Graduate Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology

Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Health Counselling

Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Planning, Evaluation & Accountability

Graduate Certificate in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration

Graduate Certificate in Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Social Work/Clinical Gerontology

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Risk Management and Patient Safety

Graduate Certificate in Hearing Specialist: Early Intervention

Graduate Certificate in Hospice, Palliative Care and End of Life Studies

Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Nutrition

Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiptherapy

Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Technology