Certificates

The Department offers two certificate programs:

  • Biotechnology Certificate
  • Biomedical Illustration Prep Certificate

Additional information can be found in CSULB Catalog.

Biotechnology Certificate

Contact

Dr. Deborah Fraser
Office: MLSC-224
Deborah.Fraser@csulb.edu

Description

Biotechnology refers to a process which ultimately yields a product that can be loosely subdivided into five categories; biological organisms with novel traits, DNAs, RNAs, proteins, and compounds. The Biotechnology Certificate program has many tracks to train students in the different facets of biotechnology. In addition to excellent course offerings, students in this program will be trained in research laboratories at CSULB and participate in research internships off campus. Courses offered for the certificate may be used to satisfy, as appropriate, major or minor requirements. See Accreditation and State Authorization.

The program offers a dedicated stem cell training track. Other tracks include training opportunities in biomedical laboratories at the Long Beach VA hospital and local biotechnology companies. The certificate can be earned concurrent with an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree, or alone as post-baccalaureate studies.

Students interested in the Biotechnology Certificate Program are strongly encouraged to meet with the Director, Dr. Deborah Fraser, to discuss prior to applying.

See the Biotechnology Certificate Program for more information about courses, lab research, and internships.

Biomedical Illustration Prep Certificate

Contacts

Description

The Biomedical Illustration Prep Certificate program is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by the Art and Biological Sciences departments. Students may apply to pursue the program after completion of the certificate's admission requirements and a portfolio review. Students apply for certification after completion of all the certificate units. This may be concurrent with earning a baccalaureate degree or after graduation.

See the CSULB Catalog for prerequisites and requirements.