Biotechnology at UC Berkeley
This is a unique opportunity to work in a biotech lab on state-of-the-art equipment with scientists
Summer program for teens to immerse themselves in the Bay Area's cutting edge biotech scene
Program Highlights
Residential Price: $4,998 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Extended Commuter Price: $3,398 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Commuter Price: $2,798 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Session 1: June 19 - July 01, 2022
Session 2: July 3 - July 15, 2022
Sessison 3: July 17 - July 29, 2022
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Course Overview
Are you interested in medicine, science and technology? Is your goal to create a life saving drug? This is a unique opportunity for high school students to gain real exposure and hands-on experience working in a biotechnology lab utilizing state of the art equipment. The goal of this program is to provide students intensive laboratory skills experience, and to understand fundamental chemical processes common in prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, and classical and molecular genetics with an emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering.
Topics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
The biotechnology industry draws from a variety of different specialties, with microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and I.T. all having a significant impact. In addition to lab work, students will have an opportunity to visit biotech incubators and hear from industry professionals.
Career Exploration
With industry professionals leading extensive discussions, along with visits to biotech incubators and the opportunity for students to experience hands on laboratory experimentation, this course provides wide ranging facets of learning related to the biotech industry that sets students up for future success.
