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Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program is for professionals who need to improve their academic credentials or complete science prerequisites for health professional schools.



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Basic Sciences

Whether you're preparing for a career in the sciences or just have an interest in the workings of the world around us, UC Berkeley Extension can help you understand the principles and applications of basic science.

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New! Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery reviews the science and current research topics in the field of human embryonic stem cells and discusses how they are being applied to regenerative medicine.


Structural Biology provides understanding of proteins and RNA at atomic resolution, clearly elucidating the interactions fo proteins and nucleic acids with each other and with drugs and co-factors. Get an introduction to the broad field of structural biology and understand how structural studies fit into the larger context of modern biomedical science.


Principles of Green Chemistry presents the core principles of green chemistry so you can connect your knowledge of green chemistry to your own experiences through real-world examples and projects.


HIV/AIDS: From Particles and Pathogenesis to Pandemic and Politics gives you a foundational understanding of HIV, including the underlying biology, current drug therapies and vaccine development, and public health approaches to the global pandemic.


Health Careers Seminar I and Health Careers Seminar II provide comprehensive understanding to enhance your application to health career professional school and programs.


Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery helps you develop an understanding of a variety of career paths in biotech including venture capital, sales and marketing, business development, clinical and regulatory affairs, and project management.


Some courses in these subject areas are also available online.


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Spanish for Medical Professionals offers healthcare professionals a thorough foundation for Spanish conversation and comprehension so you will be able to conduct basic professional conversations with Spanish speakers.


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