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Life Sciences Courses

San Diego's biotechnology pharmaceutical industries are exciting and dynamic growth sectors in the California economy. With this expansion comes ongoing challenges and the need for innovation.

UC San Diego Extension offers a broad array of courses and certificate programs to meet the continuing education needs of the life sciences community, support high-level skills development for industry professionals and career transition for those interested in entering the biotechnology field.

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Microbial Fermentation Workshop

August
21-23, 2013

Developed in partnership with the UCSD's Division of Biological Sciences, this 3-day workshop is designed to provide a deep dive into bioreactor operations for microbial fermentations and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to optimize your fermentation processes. Save 10% when you enroll by June 21st!
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Terrestrial Carbon Accounting

Specialized Certificate
4-week program starting August 5th!
This program will provide a unique and advanced educational experience in modeling carbon stocks and flows. this hands-on program will train professionals from around the world that work on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) and other climate change initiatives. Now accepting applications.
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Career Advancement Programs for Professionals

Take control of your job search with proactive, highly-effective search techniques and create an action-oriented career plan.
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Explore Biofuels!

Explore two new certificate programs focusing on Biofuels. The programs will give a comprehensive view of the landscape of biofuels research and production.

  • Biofuels Processes (Online program)
  • Biofuels Science (Hybrid program with 3-week laboratory component)

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Biotechnology Project Management

Specialized Certificate
Explore the unique project management challenges in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industry. This program will allow you to practice the skills to manage an effective project process through development, testing and approval for the pharma and biotech industry.
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Quality Assurance & Control

Specialized Certificate
Discover the quality requirements for the production and control of biologics and drugs, and the differences between quality control and quality assurance and their interaction with manufacturing. It highlights the importance of implementing and maintaining a quality system during the early stages of drug development.
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