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Advanced Biology courses for high school students interested in pursuing career medical science. Learn Data Science in Biomedical Technology.
ELIO Academy offers comprehensive programs for academically motivated middle and high school students. Our instructors are successful Scientists, Medical Doctors, Pharmacologists, or Ph.D level experts. Students engage in Live-lectures, Discussions, and Guided-Projects.
We offer both, commuter and online courses. The online classes are Live lectures taught by successful Scientists, Medical Doctors, Pharmacologists, or Ph.D. in the field.
The two week courses are offered in Summer (dates avaiable on website) with lectures spanning 10AM to 4PM with a 1.5 hour lunch break in between.
Commuter program has similar schedule as followed by campus students.
At Elio, students learn by discussion. Mentors discuss literature and publications in groups. We teach how to identify the core question and pursue the solution in a systematic and scientific way. We also help secure long-term biomedical internships for high-school students.
Research is conducted in small focused-group setting for deeper dive.
Our program focuses on recent breakthroughs and enables deeper understanding of the topic and field. Our tool gallery that enables students toexplore topics individually and collaboratively.
Advance your knowledge about cutting-edge research in the field of your interest.
For Online program:
1. Age: 14-18 years. Students aspiring for a career in Medicine or biomedical field. We recommend the courses for high school students asthe topics are very relevant extensions to biology and AP biology that they learn as part of their school curriculum.
2. We do accept some exceptional middle school students who are motivated and driven. Therefore we emphasise, tell us your story and about your interest in your statement of purpose.
3. No prior coursework required: Our highly experienced instructors introduce the topics before diving into complexity of subjects.
For commuter program:
1. Students must currently be juniors or seniors at the time of application (as of the fall semester of academic year). Must be in the graduating class in next 2-3 years.
2. Students must also be 16 years old or older by the start of the program.
3. Students must be able to commute to UC Berkeley campus for the program.
The selection process takes into account past grades, recommendation letter and importantly on passion/questions/SOP etc. Also, students must be able to start the program on June. To apply, please complete the online form along with recommendation letter and recent transcripts.
Limited scholarship available for financially deserving students.
Commuter has strict deadline
Online for ERP on rolling basis
Online for 2-week before course
Students get Certificate of Achievement
Achievers and winners of the workshop project stand to get recommendation letters from our distinguished mentors.
Long term projects for outstanding students.
Financial Aid
We do offer merit-based scholarships every year. Tuition will be waived entirely for a few students in each course from accepted students.
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