Sciences
From biostatistics to drug discovery, acquire the skills and knowledge to help you advance in the vibrant sciences industry.
UC San Diego Extended Studies offers a variety of courses and certificate programs to meet the continuing education needs of the sciences community. Programs support a wide range of high-level skill development for vetted industry professionals and entry level opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology and environmental sciences fields.
Basic Sciences
Whether you are looking to break into the field or simply understand it better, this suite of science courses will give you the fundamental knowledge you need.
Diagnostics and Medical Technology
Learn what is required to go from research to approval of a new medical technology.
Industrial Biotechnology
Bring the next environmentally friendly product to market by investing in an industrial biotechnology course or program.
Pharmaceutical Operations
Gain in-depth knowledge of the drug development process and successfully bring a product to market.
Therapeutic Discovery and Development
Gain in-depth knowledge of the drug development process and successfully bring a product to market.
Sciences Programs & Certificates
ADMET in Drug Development
Gain in-demand ADMET skills to improve drug success with practical training in PK, metabolism, toxicity, and R&D strategy.
- Duration
- 9-12 months
- Cost
- $2,800
Applied Bioinformatics
Learn to harness genomic data using bioinformatics tools—designed for scientists, engineers, and technical professionals.
- Duration
- 9-15 Months
- Cost
- $2,900
Biotechnology Project Management
Explore the key skills needed for project management within the biotech environment from a clinical, technical and regulatory perspective.
- Duration
- 9 months
- Cost
- $5,990
Clinical Trials Administration
This 100+ hour intensive blends cohort-based and distance learning, building practical clinical trial skills and industry knowledge for career...
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Cost
- $2,835
Clinical Trials Design and Management Program
Since 1997, this program has trained clinical trial professionals at all levels and meets ACRP and SoCRA education requirements for certification.
- Duration
- 6 - 24 Months
- Cost
- $5,100 - $5,700
Drug Discovery and Development
Advance your pharmaceutical research career with this program, gaining specialized knowledge, practical skills, and valuable networking opportunities.
- Duration
- 6-12 months
- Cost
- $3,705
Life Sciences Workshops
“Our world is built on biology and once we begin to understand it, it then becomes a technology” — Ryan Bethencourt
Quality Assurance and Control
For chemists, biochemists, and biologists new to QA/QC in the pharmaceutical and biologics industry.
- Duration
- 12-18 months
- Cost
- $3,750
Regulatory Affairs Essentials
A dynamic career at the intersection of science, business, and public service—focused on saving lives.
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,580
Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
Gain the skills to navigate regulations and bring medical devices from concept to market.
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,850