Certificate in The Life Science
Irvine, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Irvine Valley College offers a Certificate in The Life Science in a small-college setting on more than 60 acres. The course surveys major biology principles: molecular and cell biology, physiology, genetics, ecology/environmental science, and evolution. It meets general education life sciences requirements or provides an introductory foundation for advanced study in biology, biotechnology, ecology, related fields. Keywords include biology certificate, life sciences, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, lab skills, transfer preparation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue biological technician, laboratory assistant, research assistant, environmental technician, or health‑sciences support roles and can transfer into Bachelor's programs in biology, biotechnology, ecology, or genetics.
This course is an integrated survey of the major principles of biology. General topics include molecular and cell biology, physiology, genetics, ecology/environmental science and evolution. This course is recommended for students seeking to fulfill the general education requirement in life sciences or as an introductory course for students pursuing advanced study in the life sciences and related fields.
