Biotechnology
UC Berkeley Extension has assembled a comprehensive series of courses designed to
meet the educational needs of bioscience professionals who are interested in a better
understanding of the industry's scientific and business foundations. Our goal is to
keep you current with the industry's latest developments and provide practical
knowledge on topics of critical importance to bioscience companies. Our courses
provide you with the opportunity to connect with expert instructors who have years
of industry experience, as well as with colleagues from many disciplines and
companies.
Featured Courses
Specialized training to meet the demands of the bioscience industry.
Immunology presents a comprehensive view of the basic principles of immunology and how the immune system plays the crucial role of battling infection and cancer in the body.
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Module A: Introduction to Clinical Research begins with medical terminology and then introduces students to clinical trials with a discussion of clinical trial definition, the parties involved, and clinical trial processes and documents.
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New! Best Practices Approaches in Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Vaccines introduces biopharmaceutical professionals to the current best practices of project management in the areas of biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, vaccines, and blood testing.
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Principles of Microarray Design, Normalization, and Application focuses on the theory portion of the certification sequence and serves as an introduction to microarray technology.
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Featured Programs
Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals is a six-course professional sequence designed to equip experienced project managers with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage, enhance, and develop projects in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics industries.
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Professional Sequence in Clinical Research Conduct and Management provides broad knowledge of clinical trials and prepares students for occupations as monitors, clinical research associates (CRAs), project managers, and study coordinators at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and investigational sites.
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Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program and
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Professions Program are for professionals who need to improve their academic credentials or complete science prerequisites for health professional schools.
