High School Summer Biotechnology Programs

Cultivate a career in biotechnology.

At the NSLC on Biotechnology, you’ll visit some of the nation’s most advanced research labs and explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping medicine, energy, and bioengineering. Through hands-on experiments and collaborative projects, you’ll see how living systems are engineered to create better medicines, cleaner fuels, and more sustainable resources. Gain a firsthand look at how biotechnology bridges science and innovation to develop real solutions that improve life on a global scale.

The NSLC is proud to partner with IEEE and the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute to foster the next generation of technology innovators through hands-on, interdisciplinary engineering education that empowers students to solve real-world challenges.

I left with so much more than I thought I would. It was so interesting to learn all about biotech and make so many new, amazing friends.

Peyton, Illinois

Guest Speakers

Gain industry insights.

Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Biotechnology program.

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Trips & Tours

Go beyond the classroom.

Gain a new perspective on biotechnology through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.

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University of California, Berkeley Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Cytokinetics
  • Illumina Inc.
  • Skyline Labs
  • J. David Gladstone Institutes
  • Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square
  • Pier 39

Leadership
is in our name.

Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.

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Life on a College Campus

Dates, Locations, & Tuition

NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

University of California, Berkeley

San Francisco, CA

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 6 - Jul 14

Jul 18 - Jul 26

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

University of California, Berkeley Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Cytokinetics
  • Illumina Inc.
  • Skyline Labs
  • J. David Gladstone Institutes
  • Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square
  • Pier 39

Tuition Resources

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Pay over time.

Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Protect your tuition.

Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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Apply for a scholarship.

NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit

NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.

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