Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
DiplomaRecommended

Diploma of Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant

Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College

  • Berkeley, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

Report this program

What’s wrong with Diploma of Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant? Choose all that apply.

Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College campus

About the program

Credit certificate in Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant at Berkeley City College.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build subject knowledge and transferable analytical skills in Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant. Apply appropriate methods to problems in this field
  • work on academic or practical tasks
  • and communicate findings clearly.

Career outcomes

  • Entry-level laboratory assistant in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and academic research laboratories

Curriculum

  • Certificate of Achievement (16.5 units) in Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant. Required courses include Introduction to Biology
  • Scientific Literature and Writing
  • Introductory Biotechnology with Laboratory
  • Introductory General Chemistry
  • Computer Concepts and Applications.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts; college transcripts if any); essay of 500 words minimum; immunisation history and tuberculosis status; unexpired passport; bank statement of 25
  • 970 USD (F-1)
  • No minimum grade published; open admission

Accepted academic background

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts; college/university transcripts if any); essay of 500 words minimum; immunisation history and tuberculosis status; unexpired passport; bank statement of 25,970 USD (F-1)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines (Spring overseas Nov 15
  2. Fall overseas Jun 15). Apply online at peralta. edu/international/apply for one Peralta college (BCC); pay the 50 USD application fee. Submit high school or college transcripts
  3. 500-word essay
  4. immunisation and TB record
  5. passport and bank statement of 25
  6. 970 USD. Submit TOEFL
  7. IELTS or Duolingo scores
  8. or Peralta placement. Receive admission and I-20 from the Peralta Office of International Education. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBerkeley City College (main campus)
Faculty or schoolMath, Science, and Technology
DepartmentBiotechnology Laboratory Assistant
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value16
Study pace_
Post-study stay_
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.