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Biological Sciences
B
erkeley City College’s
(BCC’s) Biotechnology
Program prepares you for a
wide range of careers, includ-
ing those in a highly competi-
tive industry. Take Ben Parcher,
BCC biotechnology alum and
former California Institute for
Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
intern at UCSF’s Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeu-
tic Sciences.
“Following my intern-
ship, I earned a doctorate in
pharmacy at UCSF. I am pres-
ently working in a world-class
health company, pursuing
my goal to work in managing
health care access.”
Consider your options.
Our Biology and Biotechnology Programs pre-
pare you for careers in many bioscience fields, includ-
ing bioengineering, stem cell science, environmental
science, forensics, and private, state and federal
research and clinical labs. Industry projections show
that in the next several years, thousands of new posi-
tions will open in bioscience areas.
Start a career.
Skills you develop in our Biotechnology
Program allow you to compete for career-oriented
jobs as you grow and advance in a rapidly
changing industry.
Prepare at BCC.
Berkeley City College’s extensive support
system includes counseling, tutoring, “boot camps,”
discussion groups and extra laboratory hours that
help prepare and support students through the
rigorous biotechnology major. Earn an Associate in
Science Degree, a Certificate of Achievement in 1.5 to
two years, or a Certificate of Proficiency in one year.
You can also earn a specialty certificate in Stem Cell
Biology.
As an entry-level bioscience technician,
you can expect to earn starting salary of up to $17
to $20 an hour.
Thinking about a career in biotechnology?
There is no better place to begin than BCC.
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And there are more rea-
sons to choose BCC:
• BCC’s Biotechnology
Associate in Science
Degree and
Certificates of
Achievement were de-
veloped and continue
to be guided by a group
of respected industry,
academic research and
education leaders who
serve as members of
BCC’s Science Advi-
sory Board. They meet
annually to ensure that
the programs are up-
to-date and meet the
needs of industrial and
research labs.
• BCC’s Biotechnology Program has been
supported by a number of prestigious grants,
including the National Science Foundation
(NSF) and the California Institute of Re-
generative Medicine (CIRM) that supports
students in paid internships in local research
and industry laboratories. BCC’s Biotechnol-
ogy Program also received two commenda-
tions from the State Chancellor’s Office for
the California Community Colleges. It is a
state model for community college bioscience
programs.
Call today.
Call now about Berkeley City College’s
Biotechnology Program. The college is located
at 2050 Center St. between Milvia St.. & Shattuck
Ave. in downtown Berkeley. Call (510) 981-2800 or
(510) 981-2887. The enrollment fee is $46 per unit
for California residents.
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