Hayward,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay
California State University, East Bay
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Hayward United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,567
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Biotechnology Certificate Program (BCP) is a selective, capacity-restricted initiative that combines practical laboratory experience with theoretical education in molecular life sciences. Founded in 1986, it addresses the workforce demands of the fast-growing Bay Area biotech sector. Every laboratory course offers at least 90 hours of practical instruction, with the program's content regularly revised to align with the evolving requirements of both academic and industrial biotech research facilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Possess a degree in any field in the biological sciences.
Complete undergraduate courses equivalent to those required of biological science majors at CSUEB including a:
year of introductory biology
year of general chemistry
year of organic chemistry
quarter/semester of Microbiology*
quarter/semester of Biochemistry*
quarter/semester of Genetics*
quarter/semester of Molecular Cell Biology*
Possess an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater.
Possess a GPA of 3.0 or greater in all biology courses taken as an upper division student.
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Complete undergraduate courses equivalent to those required of biological science majors at CSUEB including a:
year of introductory biology
year of general chemistry
year of organic chemistry
quarter/semester of Microbiology*
quarter/semester of Biochemistry*
quarter/semester of Genetics*
quarter/semester of Molecular Cell Biology*
Possess an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater.
Possess a GPA of 3.0 or greater in all biology courses taken as an upper division student.
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,567