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.
Brewing
Taught by leading professional brewers and other industry experts, this part-time, evening and weekend program offers in-depth academic and practical training for entry-level brewing professionals. Learn how to select raw materials, produce wort, manage yeast & fermentation processes and package the final product.
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
- $5,550
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
This program is designed for chemists, bio-chemists or biologists in the pharmaceutical and biologic industry who are new to quality assurance and...
- Duration
- 12-18 months
- Cost
- $3,720
Regulatory Affairs Essentials
An excellent career for professionals who wish to work in a challenging and dynamic field that is at the center of science, business, government...
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,345
Regulatory Affairs for Drugs and Biologics
Prepare for regulatory affairs roles in drugs and biologics with hands-on, online training in U.S. and global requirements.
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,550
Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
Provides professionals with the knowledge to work in this highly regulated environment and the process needed to develop medical devices from...
- Duration
- 9 -15 Months
- Cost
- $3,465