Nutrition, Non-Coding RNAs and Extracellular Vesicles
Graduate Certificate
18 credit hours
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition program is intended for students with an interest in extracellular vesicles (“exosomes”) and their importance in nutrition and metabolism, cell-to-cell communication, and the use of extracellular vesicles in the delivery of therapeutics to pathological tissues. By completing the coursework, students will acquire competencies in cell and molecular biology, nutrition and metabolic disease, computational biology, ethical conduct of research, grant writing and team management, and RNA biology.
Completion of this program positions graduates for a career in the medical profession, academia, industry, and government.