Certificate Programs
Clemson University offers a range of certificates that help to bridge the gap between foundational engineering knowledge and professional skills sought by many industries. These areas include education pathways, marketing, and technology entrepreneurship.
Bioengineering students at Clemson have several certificate options available throughout the university. The key for students is to know how those certificates will prepare them after graduation for their careers. This section is designed to aid students in better understanding their options.
Why are certificates ideal for bioengineers?
Not only do companies tend to look for key skills in student resumes, but being able to understand the basic vocabulary of your specialty field during an interview setting can set you apart from other candidates. Certificates help students develop some of their interests and expose them to a broader range of professional opportunities than they might have imagined.
Certificates Offered
CERTIFICATES WITHIN BIOE: Bioengineering offers certificates at the graduate and undergraduate levels. More detailed information on courses and contacts can be found below.
CERTIFICATES OUTSIDE OF BIOE
- Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate: The certificate is issued by the MBA Department, with limited seat availability.
- Quality Science Education: The application is through Pathway for Patient Health. You will work with Dr. Laura Tam on submitting your information to the Pathway for Patient Health representatives.
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Orthopaedic Medical Device Product Specialist (BIOE Undergraduate)
The Orthopaedic Medical Device Product Specialist certificate is aimed at providing students with core competencies within various aspects of the orthopedic medical device industry with a focus on managing a product throughout its life cycle, including product development and performance relevant to clinical use and communication of its commercial value. The certificate is comprised of four courses (12 credits).
The program is open to current Clemson undergraduates who are able to complete 12 hours of course (3 required, 1 elective from the list) requirements for the certificate. All students must apply to the SIP (Sales Innovation Program) in the Marketing department. This step is required and is a prerequisite to enroll in MKT 4200/4210. The application process takes place in the Fall and Spring. There is no academic program fee to apply for the certificate. Please note that normal class/lab fees and tuition still apply.
Please contact Jennifer R. Hogan, Certificate Coordinator, for more information.
Scholarships
Students who enroll in the Orthopaedic Product Specialist Certificate Program are eligible for the Arthrex Leadership Scholarship if concurrently enrolled in the SIP (Sales Innovation Program). The amount available is determined yearly. Certificate students will be contacted if eligible to apply.
Application Process
Current Clemson Undergrads:
1. Contact Jennifer Hogan for a form and recommended classes based on your major.
2. Fill out the ”Undergraduate Certificate Application” form.
-Certificate Name: Orthopaedic Medical Device Product Specialist
-Certificate Program Code: CERTU-ORTH-F
Note: You will only be able to complete the form up to the “Student Signature” portion3. Email your form to jrhogan@clemson.edu to be signed off by the Certificate Program Coordinator.
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GreenMD Medical Device Recycling and Reprocessing (BIOE Graduate)
The GreenMD certificate is a unique medical device recycling and reprocessing program at Clemson University. Reprocessing is an FDA-regulated practice and growing segment of the healthcare industry involving sending off single-use medical devices to specialized facilities to be cleaned and tested prior to being resold to hospitals for re-use. The objective of this certificate program is to train participants to optimize medical device design for reprocessing and to promote sustainability in healthcare through device design for recycling.
Application Process
If you are interested in completing the Medical Device Design, Recycling and Reprocessing Certificate:
- Complete the Graduate Certificate Curriculum form found on the Graduate School’s website.
- Submit the form to Dr. Melinda Harman and Lauren St Clair. Dr. Harman will review and sign the form.
- Apply for the certificate by submitting an online graduate application.
- Check with the department on course changes/updates.
- The certificate form and application must be turned in by:
- October 31st (previous Fall Semester) if certificate completion is Spring Semester
- March 31st (previous Spring Semester) if certificate completion is Fall Semester
The certificate form will be sent to the Graduate Enrolled Student Services Office (GESS). GESS will confirm the courses on the form match the student’s transcript.
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Biomedical Regulatory and Quality Science (BIOE - Online Graduate)
The goal of the Biomedical Regulatory and Quality Science Certificate is to enhance the readiness of the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology workforce through immersion in real-world experiences in regulatory, quality, preclinical assessment, clinical study design, and product and process development. The associated courses are delivered by subject-matter experts from industry and Clemson faculty. Through lectures and case studies, participants not only learn “how” quality and regulations are implemented in the industry but “why” they are crucial for the development and manufacturing of safe and effective pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Students must complete 14 credit hours of approved coursework. The courses are online.
Application Process
If you are interested in completing the Biomedical Regulatory and Quality Science Certificate:
- Complete the Graduate Certificate Curriculum form found on the Graduate School’s website.
- Submit the form to Dr. Laura Tam and Lauren St Clair. Dr. Tam will review and sign the form.
- Apply for the certificate by submitting an online graduate application.
- Check with the department on course changes/updates.
- The certificate form and application must be turned in by:
- October 31st (previous Fall Semester) if certificate completion is Spring Semester
- March 31st (previous Spring Semester) if certificate completion is Fall Semester
The certificate form will be sent to the Graduate Enrolled Student Services Office (GESS). GESS will confirm the courses on the form match the student’s transcript.
