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- 2. extension.berkeley.edu Hello Jo Scullion, M.Ed. Program Director Ask me your questions! 2
- 4. extension.berkeley.edu Take a science course or register for the program 4
- 5. extension.berkeley.edu Take a science course! 5 ● Open to the public for enrollment ● Lower-division prerequisites and upper- division coursework available ● Labs and lectures are separate courses and have separate fees
- 6. extension.berkeley.edu Take a science course! 6 ● Evening and weekend courses = work while taking your class ● Courses available fall, spring and summer ○ Vary term to term and by location ● No tuition! ○ Course fees range from $975–$1,075 ○ Fee is per course, not per semester unit Meeting Our Students’ Needs
- 7. “ extension.berkeley.edu 7 Frequently Asked Question Are all courses offered at every UC Berkeley Extension location?
- 8. extension.berkeley.edu Where You Learn: In the Classroom 8 Golden Bear Center in Downtown Berkeley San Francisco Campus in Downtown San Francisco Belmont Campus in Downtown Belmont
- 9. “ extension.berkeley.edu 9 Frequently Asked Question Are UC Berkeley Extension students in classes with UC Berkeley undergraduates?
- 11. extension.berkeley.edu Level Up: Register for the Program 11 ● Personal advising and academic counseling ● Customized course plan ● Composite letter of recommendation ● Priority enrollment ● Volunteer, research and internship opportunities
- 12. extension.berkeley.edu 12 Curriculum Overview Average Time to Completion: 1–2 years, depending on courses needed 4 Required Courses 24 Semester Units of Electives
- 13. extension.berkeley.edu 13 Health Careers Seminar I Health Careers Seminar II: The Application Process In Focus: Required Courses Health Careers Seminar II: Personal Statements and Financial Aid Health Careers Seminar II: Interviewing Successfully
- 14. extension.berkeley.edu 14 Health Careers Seminar I ● Tailor your course of study ● Determine how long the program will take ● Plan when you will apply to professional school Health Careers Seminar II A: The Application Process ● Steps to apply ● Timeline ● Academic and experiential aspects of applying ● Evaluate your readiness and competitiveness to apply In Focus: Required Courses
- 15. extension.berkeley.edu 15 Health Careers Seminar II B: Personal Statements and Financial Aid ● What schools look for in a personal statement ● Discover your motivations and goals ● Review important financial considerations and resources Health Careers Seminar II C: Interviewing Successfully ● One-on-one interviews ● Multiple mini interviews (MMI) ● In-class practice ● Preparing for a typical interview day In Focus: Required Courses
- 16. extension.berkeley.edu In Focus: Electives 16 ▫ Chemistry I, II ▫ General Biology I, II ▫ Organic Chemistry I, II ▫ Physics I, II ▫ Biochemistry ▫ Genetics ▫ Human Physiology ▫ Human Anatomy ▫ General Microbiology ▫ Medical Microbiology ▫ Developmental Biology ▫ Molecular Pharmacology ▫ Immunology ▫ Cell Biology ▫ HIV/AIDS ▫ The Biology of Cancer ▫ Virology ▫ Parasitology ▫ Principles of Molecular Biology ▫ Hematology ▫ Genomic Medicine ▫ Toxicology Complete 24 semester units to receive the Award of Completion.
- 17. extension.berkeley.edu 17 Year 1 Fall Gen Chem I Lecture Gen Chem I Lab Biology I Lecture Biology I Lab SummerFall Spring Gen Chem II Lecture Gen Chem II Lab Biology II Lecture Biology II Lab Organic Chem I Lecture Organic Chem II Lecture Organic Chem II Lab Physics I Lecture Physics I Lab Physics II Lecture Physics II Lab Biochemistry MCAT prep and take exam Organic Chem II Lab Year 2 Fall SummerFall Spring Career-Changer Approximate cost: $19,000
- 18. extension.berkeley.edu 18 Fall Biochemistry Microbiology Human Physiology Genetics Biology of Cancer Year 1 Fall SpringSummer Fall Grade-Enhancer Approximate cost: $5,000 We have many upper-division courses that can be taken to help increase your GPA. We will help you decide the best classes to take. Here is a sample of potential courses.
- 19. extension.berkeley.edu Admission Requirements 19 Bachelor’s degree Minimum 3.0 GPA No course or test requirements
- 20. “ extension.berkeley.edu Frequently Asked Question If I have a GPA below the 3.0 requirement, will I be considered for the program? 20
- 21. extension.berkeley.edu How to Apply 21 1. Online application and $100 fee 1. Official transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended 1. Personal statement essay 1. Three letters of recommendation 1. Current resume 1. Test scores (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.) if taken in past 3 years Rolling admissions = completed applications reviewed every month
- 22. extension.berkeley.edu How to Apply: Sequence and Fees 22 Application processing fee ($100) Health Careers Seminar I ($150) Program registration fee ($100)
- 23. “ extension.berkeley.edu 23 Frequently Asked Questions Who qualifies as an academic reference? Whom should I not use as a reference? How will I know if the department has received the components of my application?
- 24. extension.berkeley.edu Our graduates go on to do big things! 24
- 25. extension.berkeley.edu A look at where some of our graduates end up: Young Kang UC Davis School of Medicine Katie Fenton Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Julie Hooper M.P.H., R.D. candidate at UNC Chapel Hill 25
- 27. extension.berkeley.edu 27 Thanks! Find me at extension-prehealth@berkeley.edu (510) 642-5078 extension.berkeley.edu/spos/premed.html
Editor's Notes
- Now how can UC Berkeley Extension help you achieve this career goal? When you enroll in a UC Berkeley Extension course, you are guaranteed a real-world professional education, and on top of that, you’re also getting Berkeley-quality education—without the application process or student loan! UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education college of UC Berkeley and we’ve been assisting students in reaching their professional goals since 1891. Currently, we offer more than 65 professional certificates and specialized programs, and more than 2,000 classroom and online courses and 38,000 enrollments each year. We pride ourselves on academic excellence. All of our courses and certificates—such as this Clinical Research certificate—are approved by the appropriate main campus department. You can take a course online or in the classroom. Our classroom courses are available at our Berkeley, San Francisco, and Belmont facilities. Our courses are UC Berkeley approved and instructors carefully vetted with extensive teaching and academic experience. The advisory board comprises life-science and education leaders and working professionals with the respective disciplines.
- Richard, do we have any information about the job growth/opportunities post-certificate?
- Screen needed?
- Screen needed?
- We offer all of the four courses in each academic term (Spring, Summer and Fall Term) Each course is available in two delivery formats, we offer online and hybrid formats. I’ll discuss about the two formats in the next two slides. Whether you elect to complete the courses in online or hybrid format,… the courses are interchangeable, meaning you could complete the certificate program with a combination of hybrid and online courses. You can complete the program by completing all the courses in the hybrid format, or online, or taking some courses in the hybrid and the rest online. I like to take a moment to describe the difference between the different course delivery options. The hybrid courses consist of 50 percent classroom and 50% online instruction. Hybrid course consists of 4-5 in-person Saturday meetings. Hybrid course allow for students wishing in-person interaction with instructors and peers. The hybrid courses are held at our San Francisco teaching facility. Classroom courses also referred to hybrids in this program are offered in Fall and Spring Semesters. Online courses are offered in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Fall semester starts late-August to December Spring semester spans from January to April Summer from May to August. The hybrid format delivery consists of a mixture of online and in-person classroom instruction. About 50% of the course instruction involves online course material and 50% in-person classroom instruction. Our hybrid courses are held at the San Francisco teaching facility. For hybrid courses, students meet on 4 to 5 Saturdays for a full-day classroom instructions, including lectures, assignments, case studies, and exercises. Students are assigned learning modules to complete prior to the next class meeting. The course typically is over a two month period.
- The Clinical Research Conduct and Management Certificate program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge that will help prepare you for a career in clinical research. The program covers a number of topics including study design, the regulatory agencies. Good clinical practices. The program also covers the operational aspects of planning and implementation clinical studies. Data Management. Human Subjects Research/Informed Consent, Project management, Data management and Analysis, and Study closeout – clinical study report. This program is suitable whether you pursue a career in academic research institutions, diagnostic/therpeutic companies, or contract research organizations. This professional certificate was first introduced in 2004 and we have awarded over 600 certificates to date. For this program, we recommend that you have bachelor’s degree, preferably in the science or technical field. The curriculum/coursework meets the continuing education requirements for nurses and clinical research professionals.
- Richard, do we have any information on types of positions post-certificate?
- These are the four courses that you will need to complete the certificate. We recommend that students complete the courses in the order of the sequence, as subsequent courses builds upon the prior course. For example, here are some of the topics covered in the first course (X400.2) Introduction to Clinical: Clinical Trial Phases and Design. This first course covers Good Clinical Practice, Regulations (FDA, ICH), Clinical Trial Design, Medical Devices, and Medical Terminiology, among other topics In the second course (X400.3), we cover topics including Clinical Trial Protocol Development, Data management, Data Capture,, Informed Consent, operational elements in the planning and initiation of clinical studies. The third course (X400.4) covers, topic including regulatory documents, clinical trial implementation, study monitoring, subject recruitment The last course covers topics including quality assurance, inspections and audits; project management, data analysis, and clinical study report Students typically complete the program within a year.
- Screen needed?
- Entering the prep program we reocmmend that you have completed a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Biology or Chemistry. You pay for courses as you enroll in them. The course fees varies but for 3 unit courses, the course fee is $975-1050 per course. Registration for the preparatory program is a one-time $100 processing fee. The benefits of registering for the program includes: Notification of program updates Notification of courses And an AWARD of Completion (Certificate)
- To earn the certificate: You need to register for the certificate and complete the four-required courses with a C or better. You may register for the certificate even after you have started taking the courses. Once you have complete the course work, please contact our department (SMB) to requrest the certificate. We will have the program contact number at the end of the presentation.
- To earn the certificate: You need to register for the certificate and complete the four-required courses with a C or better. You may register for the certificate even after you have started taking the courses. Once you have complete the course work, please contact our department (SMB) to requrest the certificate. We will have the program contact number at the end of the presentation.
- Jo, do you want this to be students or a couple schools they’ve been accepted into?
- We’ll use your FAQs as “real incoming questions” so that students get the feeling that this presentation is live.