Description
Chromatography and related analytical separations are important tools in many fields of chemical and biochemical research and in industries that either produce or test chemicals. Examples of fields in which these methods are essential include the creation and testing of new pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, biotechnology, clinical testing, and biomedical research. This certificate program will meet an ongoing and growing need for professionals who have expertise and training in these methods and who can readily apply such techniques to new areas of research, chemical analysis or product development.
Program-Related Information
Certificate Advisor
David Hage
402-472-2744
dhage1@unl.edu
Support Staff
Rezarta Selmani
402-472-4453
rselmani2@unl.edu
Program Website
https://chem.unl.edu/academics/graduate/
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
- Personal Statement: Provide a personal statement of 250-500 words that describes your background, as related to the topic of this certificate program, and the reasons for your interest in this program. Also, state how you believe taking part in this program will help you to advance your career and/or your professional development.
Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.
Requirements
Complete 18 credit hours:
Course List
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CHEM 821 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 824 | Applied Problems in Analytical Chemistry |
| CHEM 825G | Chromatographic Separations | 3 |
| CHEM 991A | Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 825D | Mass Spectrometry | 3 |
| CHEM 825A | Ionic Equilibria | 2 |
| or CHEM 825E | Data Handling and Statistics |
| CHEM 898 | Special Problems (non-thesis research) | 1-6 |
| CHEM 823 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 835 | Chemical Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 982 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEM 984 | Chemical Kinetics | 2 |
| CHEM 991E | Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (Introduction to Computational Chemistry) | 2-4 |
| BIOC 837 | Research Techniques in Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHME 873 | Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| CHME 874 | Advanced Biochemical Engineering | 2-6 |