If you’re interested in learning more about a particular topic but you’re not ready to commit to a graduate certificate or degree program, that’s okay. You can still enroll in graduate courses as a non-degree seeking student. In this role, you can: 

• Strengthen your skills in a specific topic. 
• Ease into the online graduate learning experience. 
• Decide if earning a graduate certificate or degree program is right for you. 

After taking classes as a non-degree seeking student, you can transfer some of those credits toward your master’s degree or graduate certificate later (if you’re admitted and earned a grade of “B” or higher). 

What you should know when enrolling as a non-degree seeking student: 

• Students enrolled in courses within the medical physiology graduate certificate program can take up to 4 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. 
• Students may take up to 6 credits as a non-degree seeking student in any of the following programs: 
  • Cardiovascular/renal physiology graduate certificate 
  • Medical human anatomy graduate certificate 
  • Medical anatomy and physiology graduate certificate 
  • Anatomical sciences education graduate certificate
  • Master’s degree in anatomical sciences education
  • Master’s degree in medical anatomy and physiology  
  • Master’s degree in medical physiology and pharmacology
  • Master’s degree in medical physiology and aging
• Students pursuing coursework from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology program in non-degree status must take GMS6440: Fundamentals of Medical Physiology (1 credit) prior to other courses. 

• Students pursuing coursework from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology program in non-degree status must take GMS6400c: Principles of Medical Physiology (6 credits). 

Admissions

Master’s Degree Admission Requirements 

The minimum requirements to apply as a master’s degree student are as follows: 

General Requirements: 

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics  
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA 
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended 
• A resume/CV* 
• $30 application fee 

Program-Specific Requirements: 

• Anatomical sciences education: Three letters of reference and a statement of purpose

*Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé. 

Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

General Requirements: 

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics  
• A 2.0 upper-division GPA 
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended 
• $30 application fee 

Non-Degree Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements to apply as a non-degree seeking student are:

• A bachelor’s degree from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/accreditation/
• A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, the biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
• 2.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended

For more information about requirements, exceptions and applying with a non-U.S. degree, visit the admissions page.

Tuition

Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees

Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $448.75 plus fees for in-state students or $650 plus fees for out-of-state students
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $13,462.50 plus fees for in-state students or $19,500 for out-of-state students

Master’s Degree in Medical Anatomy and Physiology
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees 

Master’s Degree in Anatomical Sciences Education
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 31 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $17,050 plus fees 

Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology (or Renal/Cardiovascular)
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 9 to 14 credits**
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 to $7,700** plus fees

Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 12 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 plus fees 

Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Education
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 12 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 plus fees

Graduate Certificate in Medical Anatomy and Physiology
Application Fee: $30*
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 15 credits
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $8,250 plus fees 

For more information about the costs of attendance and financial aid, visit the tuition page.

*There is no application fee for non-degree seeking students.
**Amount varies depending on graduate certificate specialization.