Evolutionary Medicine, Certificate


At a Glance: program details

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Do you have a curious mind and a passion for solving problems in new ways? Make a powerful contribution to the future of medicine and human health by taking a holistic approach to ideas about evolution, disease and public health.

Program Description

Students in the evolutionary medicine certificate program discover a burgeoning new field that is improving human health and transforming understanding of disease by merging the fields of evolutionary biology, genetics, medicine, global health and public health.

Students integrate perspectives from across these fields to investigate questions about health and disease in the context of human history. Using their mastery of these new approaches within the biological and social sciences, they address emerging and anticipated public health issues, such as reemerging infectious diseases, vaccination challenges, the increase in chronic diseases, and other growing health crises.

Learning Outcomes
  • Able to appropriately analyze data relevant to evolutionary medicine.
  • Demonstrate mastery of key evolutionary concepts related to human health and disease.

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.


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Career Outlook

Graduates who have complemented their major program of study with this certificate are well prepared for roles in a variety of fields, including biology, medicine, law and ethics. They have integrated, individualized skills that are in high demand to address the growing need for innovation in medicine and public health.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 7.3%
  • Median Salary*: 83460
  Bright Outlook

Clinical Nurse Specialists


  • Growth: 4.9%
  • Median Salary*: 93600
  Bright Outlook

Epidemiologists


  • Growth: 16.2%
  • Median Salary*: 83980
  Bright Outlook

Geneticists


  • Growth: 1.2%
  • Median Salary*: 93330

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists


  • Growth: 8.7%
  • Median Salary*: 100590
  Bright Outlook

Naturopathic Physicians


  • Growth: 2%
  • Median Salary*: 113730

Nurse Practitioners


  • Growth: 40.1%
  • Median Salary*: 129210
  Bright Outlook

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians


  • Growth: 2.5%
  • Median Salary*: 0

Preventive Medicine Physicians


  • Growth: 2.5%
  • Median Salary*: 0

Registered Nurses


  • Growth: 4.9%
  • Median Salary*: 93600
  Bright Outlook

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information.

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