Further your career goals and satisfy your scientific curiosity with UC Berkeley Extension's courses and programs in Basic Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Studies.

Biopharmaceutical courses help you develop your knowledge of industry disciplines, including new drug discovery and development, clinical trial regulation and design, and biotechnology business fundamentals. We also offer an intriguing selection of general interest courses designed specifically for the layperson.

All of our courses and programs in basic sciences and biopharmaceutical studies, as well as fully customized programs, can also be brought to your work place through our Corporate Education Programs.

Professional Program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management

Learn clinical trial conduct and management in nine months through UC Berkeley Extension's professional program. Attend a free information session; Find out more.

Biotechnology Business and Marketing Certificate

This program is designed to help professionals from a variety of disciplines, within and outside the biotechnology sector, rapidly develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and work effectively in this growing, highly competitive, and global industry. Find out more.

NEW! Professional Programs in Pre-Medical Studies and Pre-Health Professions

We have developed two post-baccalaureate programs—one in Pre-Medical Studies, the other in Pre-Health Professions—for professionals who need to improve their academic credentials or complete science prerequisites for health professional schools.

For more information, come to the information sessions for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Programs.