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Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown
Director
Sciences, Biotechnology and Mathematics

Shoshana Katzman

Shoshana Katzman
Program Director
Sciences, Biotechnology and Mathematics
Belmont Center

Health Professions Preparation

For the science education required for advanced study in medicine and other health professions, turn to UC Berkeley Extension. The convenience of evening and weekend courses lets you continue working while you study, and the ability to pay per course makes financing your education easier. Classes are regularly offered in multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including convenient locations in Berkeley, San Francisco and Belmont.

View all courses in Health Professions Preparation, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math and Statistics and Advanced Bioscience.

Featured Courses

General Human Anatomy

Examine the correlations between the structures and functions of the body's various systems in this intensive introductory course. Learn more.

Genetics

Learn to integrate the most important concepts in classical and molecular genetics into an overall picture of what a gene is, how it functions, how it may be altered and how it is inherited. Learn more.

Introduction to Human Physiology

Study a different system of the body each week, concentrating on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes and important diseases affecting normal human function. Learn more.

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

Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program (EDP 402305)

Get the science education you need for advanced study in medicine and other health professions. The program offers in-depth advising to help you identify the medical or health program that fits your career goals. Tailor a course plan to meet your needs, and prepare an application for further study. Learn more.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program (EDP 402511)

Enhance your background in the biological or chemical sciences with the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Preparatory Program, and gain the required course credit needed to apply to certified CLS training programs. Learn more.

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

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Contact

To contact the department office, email science@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-0598.