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Victoria Sharma
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Life Sciences Business

To be an effective professional in life science industries, working knowledge of business practices and bioscience principles is crucial. Nonscientific personnel need a solid understanding of the basic science and the rapidly evolving core technologies that drive the industry. Scientists and researchers must understand how business transforms innovation and discovery into products and profits.

UC Berkeley Extension meets your educational needs with cross-disciplinary instruction to increase your understanding and integrate your knowledge. Our courses enable you to connect with expert instructors who have years of industry experience, as well as with colleagues from many disciplines and companies.

Classes are regularly offered in convenient locations in Berkeley, San Francisco and Belmont.

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Featured Course

Life Sciences Business Development

Understand the role that business development and licensing functions play in the commercialization of a discovery

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

New! Life Sciences Business (EDP 402397)

Focus on the aspects of business and development unique to biotechnology, medical devices, vaccines and pharmaceuticals with the Professional Program in Life Sciences Business in order to start, develop, expand and operate a successful business in the life science industries. Learn more.

Project Management in the Life Science Industries (EDP 402339)

Learn project management best practices in the life science industries, and gain exposure to the latest professional trends in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics industries. Learn more.

Learn more about all of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificates and specialized programs of study.

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