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Lead the Biosecurity Fight

It’s up to people like you—with a knack for science, safety, and problem-solving—to defend against biological risks and protect what matters most. Offered in collaboration with UCR College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS), and UCR Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Professional Certificate in Biosecurity helps you turn those strengths into expertise as demand for dynamic leaders with change-making skills booms.

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    Est. Tuition $5,268

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    Learning Format Hybrid

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    Duration 9-12 months *

    *Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.
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    Total Units 12 Units

  • Biosafety and biosecurity professionals
  • Research lab and facilities managers
  • Biology majors or graduates exploring non-medical career paths
  • Public health and agriculture professionals
  • Law enforcement and policy professionals

  • Gain a solid understanding of biosecurity principles and global frameworks
  • Identify and assess threats to health, food, and agriculture using proven tools
  • Design and evaluate programs that integrate science, regulation, and technology
  • Analyze evolving technologies and regulatory gaps to shape adaptive policy
  • Synthesize lessons from case studies to propose evidence-based solutions
  • Strengthen and monitor critical biosecurity infrastructure

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED

Required Courses

Course Formats
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (12.00 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Introduction to BiosecurityThis is the first course in a four-part certificate program for graduates and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of biosecurity.
3.00 Units
Elements of BiosecurityFocusing on different elements of biosecurity, this course explores the challenges, considerations, and methods to implement key components of an overall biosecurity program.
3.00 Units
Agricultural Biosecurity and Food DefenseThis course focuses on identifying threats to the agriculture and food infrastructure and defining historical and current approaches to defend and respond to unintentional and intentional contamination of the food supply.
3.00 Units
Evolving Technology and the Regulatory LandscapeThe final course in the 4-course biosecurity certificate program, this course will focus on identifying and assessing evolving technologies and their role as both threat and solution to biosecurity issues.
3.00 Units
 

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