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Admissions Requirements

The successful completion of one college biology course or equivalent experience is required for students entering this certificate program.

No application for admission is required for current NC State students, though students must file the Declare a Certificate form with the Department of Registration and Records. Students who are not currently enrolled at NC State, and would like to pursue a university certificate program, are considered non-degree studies (NDS) students. NDS students must complete the NDS application for admission to the university. Students must be in good academic standing to take courses at NC State University.

Students desiring to earn the certificate should contact the certificate coordinator.

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Application Deadlines

Entry SemesterApplication Deadlines and Details
FallAugust 14
SpringJanuary 2
SummerMay 11