Graduate Certificate in Human Genetics and Genomics – Online​

Overview

As personalized medicine rapidly transforms healthcare, professionals equipped with genomic expertise are leading the way in delivering highly targeted, effective care.

An executive education program delivered 100% online, SCU’s Graduate Certificate in Human Genetics and Genomics empowers bioscience and healthcare professionals with powerful new expertise in genetic testing and diagnostics, genetic involvement in disease, and precision therapeutics.

After completing the program, you’ll be prepared to confidently analyze, translate, and apply genomics in education, research, and practice settings—and to appreciate the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of the work. If you choose, you’ll also have an opportunity to continue your studies, applying your 12 certificate credits toward SCU’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG).

Program at a Glance

  • Fully online, completed in as little as 8 months
  • A series of 4 classes, all delivered asynchronously, meaning that you may watch lectures and complete assignments whenever it works best for you in a given week
  • Builds expertise in the structure and function of the human genome, DNA testing, genetic involvement in disease, advanced diagnostic technologies and therapeutics, and more
  • Option to apply all 12 of your certificate credits toward SCU’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics
  • Fixed tuition guarantee, federal financial aid for those who qualify, and a range of institutional scholarship opportunities

Upcoming Start Dates

  • Fall: September 2nd, 2025
  • Summer: May 4th, 2026

What Sets Our Program Apart?

FAST, CONVENIENT, AND ENGAGING

Our certificate program is specifically intended for busy, working bioscience and healthcare professionals.

For that reason, all of your courses will take place online and will be delivered asynchronously, meaning that you may watch lectures and complete assignments whenever it works best for you during a given week. To keep you interested and fully engaged, each course will be taught and facilitated by seasoned faculty members and will include peer-to-peer discussion board posts and replies, self-directed exercises, written assignments, case studies, and assessments.

CLASSICAL AND CUTTING-EDGE

In just four courses, you’ll gain a strong foundation in key genetic and genomic concepts such as Mendelian inheritance, genome structure and function, and population genetics. Then you’ll learn about the latest, cutting-edge advances in this rapidly growing field, from genetic variant curation to advanced diagnostic technologies and therapeutics and more.

MASTER’S PATHWAY OPTIon

Many of our certificate students fall in love with the world of genetics and genomics and decide to continue their studies. If you’re one of them, you may apply for SCU’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG). If accepted, all 12 of your certificate credits will apply toward the Master’s.