Co-Op Program
- About
- Student Co-Op
- Contact
BioCAP & Co-Op Program Overview
Join us in breaking boundaries and shaping the future of the life sciences industry together. Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to fostering diverse leadership in every facet of life sciences.
Co-Op Program: Students in the School of Biological Sciences Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program gain one year of paid work experience at one of our cutting-edge BioCAP partner companies as well as concurrent accredited career development coursework. They become equipped to transition from college to a meaningful career with confidence and a strong sense of belonging in the life sciences community.
Our Co-Op Program is unlike most other co-ops because we provide career development training through an accredited course students take while working at their Co-Op company. And we are one of the first life sciences co-ops in the country!
BioCAP: Through BioCAP (Corporate Affiliates Program), we collaborate with leading life science companies to offer UC San Diego's future leaders invaluable hands-on job experience. This dynamic partnership cultivates a diverse, future-ready workforce while fostering community engagement in San Diego's thriving life sciences ecosystem and beyond.
Students
As a student in the Co-Op Program, you’ll power your career path with hands-on, real-world experience.
- Earn While You Learn: Turn your passion into earnings with paid work experience
- Skill-Up with Credits: Elevate your expertise with top-tier professional training plus academic units
- Connect with Industry Pros: Network with influential leaders and like-minded peers in your field and gain a mentor
- Blaze Your Trail: We’ll help guide you through the dynamic landscape of the life sciences industry
- Launch Your Career: Forge a path with purpose and make a lasting impact in your field
Corporate Partners
As a BioCAP partner, you’ll shape the future of the life sciences industry by empowering emerging leaders and building relationships across the university and beyond.
- Unlock UC San Diego Excellence: Dive deep into the talent pool of one of the world's consistently top-ranked universities
- Hire Workforce-Ready Talent: Access a diverse cohort of students equipped with robust scientific knowledge and essential soft skills, primed to make an immediate impact in your organization
- Elevate Your Brand: Gain high-level visibility across campus and within the thriving life sciences community, positioning your company as a leader and influencer
- Make a Difference: Join us in creating transformative opportunities for UC San Diego students and leave a lasting legacy in shaping the next generation of industry trailblazers
Co-Op Student Backgrounds
60%
Identify as female
59%
Identify as a person of color
60%
Are from a low-income background
Get Started
Choose the program relevant to your prospective status.
Students
As a student in the Co-Op Program, you’ll power your career path with hands-on, real-world paid work experience and valuable career development training.
Corporate Partners
Shape the future of the life sciences industry by empowering emerging leaders and building relationships across the university as a BioCAP partner.
Questions? Contact Melissa Hoon, Director, Corporate Relations and Professional Development at mhoon@ucsd.edu.