Biomimicry (Graduate Certificate)
Bio-inspired design, Biology, Business, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative, applied, design, engineering, sustainability
Integrate biomimicry principles into your current or planned profession and develop the ability to work toward innovative and sustainable solutions.
The graduate certificate in biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature's strategies for human designs, is offered in conjunction with The Biomimicry Center in cooperation with Biomimicry 3.8, the internationally recognized leader in the field.
The program is designed to enable students to delve into the core fundamentals of biomimicry, such as Biomimicry Thinking and Life's Principles, with the intention to apply the knowledge and tools to their specific interests or discipline. It is best suited for individuals with an established career who wish to integrate biomimicry into their profession. Participants have the opportunity to explore the application of these core fundamentals in their discipline, field or area of interest field during the biomimicry Virtual Design Lab as their culminating project.
Students have the ability to work toward innovative and sustainable solutions within their discipline by emulating nature's time-tested sustainable solutions evolved over the last 3.8 billion years.
- College/school:
College of Global Futures
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (13 credit hours)
BMY 501 Essentials of Biomimicry (1)
BMY 502 Life's Principles (4)
BMY 503 Biology Taught Functionally (4)
BMY 504 Biomimicry Thinking (4)
Other Requirement (2 credit hours)
BMY 530 Virtual Design Lab Practicum (2)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Global Futures.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
Applicants must submit the following:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- a completed and uploaded questionnaire
- curriculum vitae or resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/07 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 06/01 | Priority |
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/07 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 11/01 | Priority |
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/07 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 03/01 | Priority |
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
The biomimicry program offers a distinct global network of participants (approximately 30% are international students). In addition to multiple collaboration opportunities across the program with a diverse set of peers, students can custom design one or more of their practicum courses to include study abroad.
Study abroad is encouraged for graduate students. Nearly all of the College of Global Futures faculty-directed programs offer graduate credit. In addition, the Global Education Office offers more than 50 program opportunities, with programs on every continent.
Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students; taking courses with ASU professors over the summer or during academic breaks offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.
Students can find programs specific to their interests on the College of Global Futures study abroad webpage, and additional opportunities and information on the ASU Global Education Office website. These sites also include additional information about applying for funding to support global travel.
Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for funding for international research, study and professional development through ASU's Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement.
Professionals can help bring about positive change with the specialized knowledge and skills acquired in the biomimicry program.
Graduates complete the program having gained a biomimicry specialty, enhancing their graduate degree and improving their career prospects. The program also expands graduates' existing professional experience. The certificate can complement virtually any career path, including business, technology, science, education or government, enabling graduates to stand out in a sea of job applicants.
School of Complex Adaptive Systems
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BiomimicryGrad@asu.edu
480-727-0478
Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
