Biosciences

Bioscience Department at UCSC Extension UCSC Extension offers a full complement of bioscience programs and courses designed to meet the needs of Bay Area companies and industry professionals whether they are experienced or new to the field. Taught by experts from Silicon Valley's thriving biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors, our courses offer participants the knowledge base, industry perspectives and important connections needed to enhance careers and expand opportunities. Whether you are interested in learning about the scientific, clinical, computational, regulatory or business aspects of the bioscience field, UCSC Extension can help you excel in this dynamic industry.

BIOSCIENCE AREAS OF STUDY
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Bioengineering and Medical Devices | Bioinformatics | Bioscience Business and Marketing | Biotechnology | Clinical Trials | Regulatory Affairs | General Interest Science

Featured Bioscience Courses: March and April 2010

BASIC SCIENCES AND DISCOVERY RESEARCH
Gene Expression and Pathways
Mar 13 – Mar 27
Molecular Biology, Introduction
March 30 – July 27
DNA Microarrays: Principles, Applications and Data Analysis
Apr 3 – May 26
Bioinformatics Tools, Databases and Methods
Apr 5 – May 24
Data Analysis and Modeling for Bioinformatics
Apr 8 –June 17
Drug Development: Formulation Design, Manufacture and Control
Apr 8 –May 6

CLINICAL TRIALS
Drug Safety and Adverse Events Reporting
Mar 13 – Mar 27
Development of Clinical Standard Operating Procedures
Mar 29 – 30
Clinical Research: The Study Site Perspective
Apr 9 - 10

REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Regulation of Drugs and Biologics
Apr 5 – June 28
RA Professional's Toolbox
Apr 8 – May 20

MEDICAL DEVICES
Medical Device Design and Development
Apr 5 – June 14
Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices
April 14 – June 2
Global Medical Device Submissions and Strategy
April 17 – 24

BIOSCIENCE BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Bioscience Business and Marketing Essentials
April 15 – 16

Downloads

• Spring 2010 Bioscience Course Catalog*
• Winter 2010 Bioscience Course Catalog*
• Winter 2010 Biosciences Booklet*

• Clinical Trials flier
• Medical Devices flier
• Regulatory Affairs flier
• Bioscience Business and
Marketing flier

*Features annual bioscience course schedules

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Clinical Trials Essentials: An Intensive Course
March 15 - 19

Offered once a year and taught by instructors in the Clinical Trials Design and Management certificate program, this 5-day intensive course helps participants from diverse backgrounds rapidly gain a solid foundation in clinical research.

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Free Bioscience Program Information and Q&A Session

Tuesday, March 30, 6:30-8pm

Are you interested in one or more of the Bioscience Certificate Programs but still need more information? Join us for an information-packed evening session on March 30. The Bioscience Director will provide overviews of the five bioscience programs, share information about career opportunties in the bioscience industry and answer audience questions.

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Bioscience Certificate Programs

Learn about UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley's Bioscience Certificate Programs

Stay Connected

In the Bay Area bioscience industry, what you know and who you know are everything. UCSC Extension´s bioscience courses help you build your knowledge base and stay connected. The following provide other valuable opportunities to expand your professional network:

Association of Clinical Research Professionals
ACRP, Northern California Chapter

American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Silicon Valley Chapter

Association for Women in Science
AWIS, NCCAWIS

Bio2 Device Group

BioScience Forum

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
RAPS National, SF Bay Area Chapter

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