Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification Graduate Certificate trains students with scientific tools to observe and quantify data on cells and molecules.

Designed as both an add-on and stand-alone certificate, our program teaches students to study at the microscopic level—using electron, light-based, and fluorescent microscope equipment, to name a few. Whether you’re interested in learning more about human immune responses, how plants germinate, or the innerworkings of membrane biology, our program equips you with hands-on, lab-based skills in imaging biological samples, using different contrasting techniques, and analyzing and interpreting data.

This program is ideal for already-enrolled students, seasoned professionals looking to enhance their credentials, or those passionate about contributing to breakthroughs in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other industries.

Why Study Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification?

Housed in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a graduate certificate in Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification means you will work alongside expert faculty with research experience in studying viruses and microbiomes, sequencing genomes, and so much more.

Plus, with access to state-of-the-art facilities—like the Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center—you’ll gain hands-on skills working with various optical/light, electron, and fluorescent microscopes, all while gaining interdisciplinary knowledge at the cutting-edge of technology, biology, chemistry, and ecology.

These exceptional opportunities will help you discover new dimensions to your research that you never thought possible.

What Can You Do with a Graduate Certificate in Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification After Graduation?

A graduate certificate in Cell Biology Imaging and Quantification from UT will prepare students for work in professional scientific fields as well as leave them with marketable skills for a variety of careers. In this program, students can be confident in their current work and next steps by gaining knowledge of microscopy and imaging analytical techniques, applying that knowledge to generation of experimental data in biological systems, and analyzing the data generated. Many graduates go on to work for a wide range of employers, such as universities, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, government, and more.

In academics or research-based institutions, you could work as a research technician or assistant, teaching assistant, or specialist in imaging or microscopy. In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, you could work as an imaging data scientist or drug discovery scientist. In data and quantitative biology, you could become a bioimage analyst, biophysicist, computational biologist, or bioinformatics analyst. Graduates also work in the medical field as clinical research coordinators, pathology imaging specialists, or medical laboratory scientists. Later, you could even become a lab manager, research operations manager, or product manager. The skills, experiences, and specialized knowledge this program offers can take you into whatever scientific field you pursue.

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