The University of Massachusetts is now offering a unique 12 credit (4 course) Online Graduate Certificate in Laboratory and Biological Safety designed to introduce the principles of identification, evaluation and control of biological and laboratory hazards. This program is geared toward scientists responsible for biological and/or laboratory safety, practicing occupational and environmental hygienists or biosafety officers and those interested in embarking upon a career in biological and/or laboratory safety.

More information is found at: http://continuinged.uml.edu/online/biosafety.cfm

Online Courses available for Spring 2012 (as part of the certificate or standalone registration):

• 19.516 Laboratory Environmental Health and Safety (required for certificate)
• 36.580 Clinical Applications of Molecular Genetics (Elective)
• 36.613 Infectious Disease (Elective)