拟议证书的目的是提供高中毕业后的经验，这将使学生为将来的临床培训做好准备，尤其是对药物，牙科，药学，医师助理或兽医的学校学习。该证书不同于生物学的MS，MS旨在为生物学研究提供广泛的经验。合格证书的学生可以通过UNO卫生职业资源中心（HCRC）获得综合的职业和学术建议。
The goal of the proposed certificate is to provide a post-baccalaureate experience that will prepare students for future clinical training, particularly schooling for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, or veterinarian. This certificate is distinct from the MS in biology, which aims to provide a broad experience in biological research. Certificate students receive integrated career and academic advising through the UNO Health Careers Resource Center (HCRC).<br>Original research is an integral part of both the thesis and non-thesis degree options. Faculty areas of expertise include ecology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, taxonomy, behavior, and developmental biology of a wide variety of organisms. The MS degree prepares students for employment in industry, private or government agencies, and academics, as well as further education in professional programs, such as the PhD or MD.