Sarah Mortero is attending Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.
This program can be completed fully online.
Most students complete the curriculum in one to two years.
$4,200
The Advanced Biosciences Program is designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their preparation for graduate or professional study, advance their careers in the life sciences, transition into bioscience-related fields, or deepen their understanding of emerging developments in biomedical research and biotechnology. Through a flexible combination of foundational and specialized coursework, students build scientific literacy, research interpretation, critical thinking and data analysis skills that are increasingly valued across health care, biotechnology, clinical research and related fields.
Required course Current Topics in the Biosciences offers an overview of emerging research and scientific advances while providing a foundation for further study. Students can customize their studies through a range of electives aligned with their academic interests and professional goals. Online and classroom-based courses are available in the life sciences, as well as in specialized topics such as hematology, genomic medicine, biostatistics and more.
Courses are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect scientific advances, emerging technologies and evolving workforce needs, ensuring learners gain relevant knowledge and skills in rapidly changing fields.
The Advanced Biosciences Program is designed for:
Program benefits include flexible, fully customizable course planning; in-person and online courses; and pay-as-you-go course fees for the classes that you enroll in.
The Advanced Biosciences Program has no formal prerequisites; however, the following preparation is recommended:
Students whose academic background differs from the recommended preparation are encouraged to email the department prior to registering for the program.
The curriculum comprises one required course (2 semester units) and 8 semester units of electives for a total of 10 semester units (150 hours of instruction). A nonrefundable program registration fee is required upon enrollment.
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. To earn the Award of Completion, students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher. All program requirements must be completed within five years of registration.
Students may register for the Advanced Biosciences Program at any time. Registration indicates an intention to complete the program curriculum. To enroll in the program, complete the following steps:
Each course is priced individually, and students pay course fees on a per-course basis at the time of enrollment. The program has an estimated cost of $4,200 depending on choice of electives (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.
Once you have completed the program coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your Award of Completion. Send an email to extension-science@berkeley.edu. After your records have been reviewed (usually within two to three weeks), your Award of Completion will be mailed to you.