Biotechnology | UCSC Extension Silicon Valley

Biotechnology: One of the Bay Area's Top Growth Industries

The Bay Area is a leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry, with local companies and research institutions setting the pace in the discovery and development of biopharmaceuticals to target major unmet medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, AIDS and other degenerative diseases.

UCSC Extensions Biotechnology Certificate provides a solid understanding of the scientific disciplines that underlie the industrys activities, a foundation in the principles that guide drug discovery and development, an appreciation of cutting-edge bioscience research and technology, and a broader awareness of todays biopharmaceutical industry. This combination of general and practical knowledge enhances the skills of professionals currently working in this industry and helps prepare others to enter this dynamic field.

This program is designed for chemists, biologists and other scientists who want to enhance their knowledge of the principles and applications of biotechnology. It also benefits individuals from other disciplines who need a solid scientific foundation in order to enter or work more effectively in the biopharmaceutical field.

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Biotechnology | UCSC Extension Silicon Valley