Biology & Medicine at UC Berkeley

This biology and medicine summer program for teens is an exploration of human physiology and disease, including medical terminology and activity-centered learning about the structure and function of major organ systems. We’ll look at how different organ systems communicate and depend on one another. Each class will include a ‘Spotlight on Medicine’, where we will investigate the cause of a disease, diagnostic tests and the mechanism of action of commonly prescribed medicines. Class activities include group research projects, experiments and observations using the scientific method, presentation skills development, video clips and readings.

Excursions at UC Berkeley – Students visit a local hospital provides access to people working medical careers.