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Biotechnology Project Management Certificate

The biotech industry has a distinct set of requirements for the project manager. Managing various discovery, development, testing and manufacturing processes within a highly-regulated and creative environment poses unique project management challenges, not usually covered in foundation curriculum or traditional industry experience.

Seattle and San Diego are two west coast center of the biotechnology industry with the ability to address this professional challenge. The joint online Biotech Project Management Specialized Certificate Program through UC San Diego Extension and University of Washington Extension is intended for product managers, manufacturing managers, quality managers and scientific, clinical research or regulatory specialists engaged in biotech product design, development and control. The program is ideal for individuals who are trying to move into the biotech industry by learning project management processes for completing and delivering a biotech product within budget and on schedule.

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Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title Course Number Units FA WI SP SU
Required Courses - University of Washington
Project Planning and Organization
PTNR-UW901
0
O O 
Project Execution, Monitoring and Closure
PTNR-UW902
0
 O O
Required Courses - UCSD Extension
Applying Project Management Principles to Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Product Development
BUSA-40694
3
O O 
Project Management within a Scientific/Research Environment
BUSA-40693
2
 O O
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online R=Rancho Bernardo S=Sorrento Mesa X=Location TBA
Certificate Programs

To Register in the Certificate Program

Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Certificate Section ID: 073935 Apply Now!
Application Fee: $35
Contact: Business & Professional Programs, (858) 882-8027
E-mail: unexbio@ucsd.edu

Conditions for Admission

Participants must have a BS or BA and a minimum of 2 years of project-related work experience.

The Spring 2009 program will begin in April 2009.
To apply, please visit the University of Washington certificate website.

Certificate Guidelines

Participants will first take 2 online courses developed and offered by UW Extension. Participants will then take two biomedical online courses from UCSD Extension. When students complete all 4 courses, they will receive a UW-UCSD joint certificate.

Please Note

Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis. Estimated tuition for the program is $2,560, excluding and textbooks. (The $50 certificate fee is nonrefundable.)