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    Basics in Biotech: From Genes to Innovation

    by Brown Pre-College Programs

    Explore how biotechnology turns scientific discoveries into treatments and companies through interactive classes, research visits and conversations with experts.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Basics in Biotech at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completing grades 10-12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-18

    Location / Region

    Oxford, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    $8,270

    Duration

    12 days

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: St. Edmund Hall, double rooms
    Meals: All program meals included
    Certificate / Outcome: Digital certificate; Course Performance Report
    Cohort size: Approximately 24 students
    Instructor: Dr. Adam Crego
    Campus experience: Research visits and Oxford college life

    Basics in Biotech summary

    Brown's biotechnology course connects foundational biology with the route from scientific discovery to treatments and companies. Interactive discussion is paired with research and innovation visits.

    Its distinctive appeal is the combination of science and commercialization: students explore CRISPR, immunotherapy, AI/ML and the organizations that help discoveries reach patients.

    It suits students who want to test their interest in life sciences across research, medicine and entrepreneurship, rather than concentrate exclusively on laboratory techniques.

    What is Basics in Biotech: From Genes to Innovation?

    Basics in Biotech: From Genes to Innovation is the single course within Brown University's Brown Experiential Education: Oxford program. It introduces biotechnology through DNA, proteins and cells before exploring CRISPR, cancer immunotherapy, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and brain–computer interfaces.

    Students combine interactive classes with visits and expert conversations across Oxford's research and biotech ecosystem, plus a focused day in London. The academic thread follows how discoveries develop into technologies, therapies and companies, while residential college life adds a shared community experience.

    Why Succeed highlights Basics in Biotech

    • The course connects molecular biology with clinical impact and company formation, giving scientific ideas a practical context.

    • Research institutes, hospitals and innovation organizations make the path from discovery to application tangible.

    • Discussion-based teaching encourages students to explain and analyze biotechnology rather than simply memorize terminology.

    • The approximately 24-student cohort combines academic exploration with a shared residential community.

    Who is Basics in Biotech for?

    Best for

    Students curious about how biology, medicine and entrepreneurship connect, who enjoy discussion, site visits and learning with a residential cohort.

    Not ideal if

    You need college credit, want a sustained independent research placement, or need to fit another course around the program's full schedule.

    Is Basics in Biotech worth it?

    The strongest reason to choose this course is the chance to connect classroom science with the people and organizations developing real treatments and companies. That breadth can help a student distinguish between interests in research, medicine and biotech entrepreneurship.

    The fee represents a substantial family commitment, so the residential experience and site-based learning should matter to your decision. It is a non-credit introduction, and Brown states that Pre-College is not an undergraduate admissions prospecting program. Its value rests on learning and reflection, rather than an admissions advantage.

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    Cost and what is included

    $8,270; includes Program activities and excursions, Residential housing, All program meals, Group airport transportation within designated travel windows, International SOS medical coverage and travel assistance, Digital certificate after successful completion.

    Accommodation

    St. Edmund Hall, double rooms

    Meals

    All program meals included

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    12 days; Oxford, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Basics in Biotech need?

    Effort level

    High daily commitment.

    Best started

    Allow six to eight weeks before registration for application materials and travel planning, then reserve the two weeks before arrival for Canvas pre-work.

    Main challenge

    Staying engaged through a busy residential schedule with limited free time.

    Typical preparation

    • Gather your current and previous academic year grades and draft the required application essay.

    • Ask a suitable recommender early; Brown strongly suggests a recommendation for BEE applicants.

    • Review DNA, proteins and cells, then complete the Canvas orientation and pre-work.

    • Discuss travel, medication management and a family communication plan before departure.

    Useful if

    You want to explore both the science and business of biotechnology.

    What do students do on Basics in Biotech?

    You work through biotechnology's scientific foundations and connect them with research, clinical care and company innovation. Interactive lessons, expert conversations and site visits help you follow a discovery beyond the laboratory.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete the course orientation and pre-work in Canvas before arrival.

    2. 2

      Study DNA, proteins and cells as the foundations of biotechnology.

    3. 3

      Explore CRISPR, cancer immunotherapy, AI/ML and brain–computer interfaces.

    4. 4

      Connect these ideas with research and innovation through site visits and discussions.

    5. 5

      Examine how discoveries develop into therapies, technologies and companies.

    6. 6

      Reflect on your experience through the end-of-course evaluation.

    Basics in Biotech dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    8 May 2026

    Final registration date for off-campus courses; admission precedes enrollment.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Applications open

    14 January 2026

    Brown Pre-College's 2026 application opening.

    Reference date

    Pre-departure orientation

    12 April 2026

    Required for students and parents or guardians; 1-2 p.m. ET.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completing grades 10-12.

    • Ages 16-18 by 14 June 2026.

    • Strong English proficiency.

    • Brown Pre-College admission and separate course enrollment required.

    • English test results required for relevant international applicants.

    • Required medical forms, waivers and immunization records must be completed.

    How much does Basics in Biotech cost?

    Program fee

    $8,270 — Residential BEE: Oxford fee for 2026.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $80 — Non-refundable; eligible applicants may request a waiver.
    • Enrollment deposit: $500 — Required before course enrollment; generally non-refundable.
    • Scholarships: Need-based and restricted eligibility — Separate eligibility and application rules apply; no merit scholarships.

    What's included

    Program activities and excursions, Residential housing, All program meals, Group airport transportation within designated travel windows, International SOS medical coverage and travel assistance, Digital certificate after successful completion

    How to apply to Basics in Biotech

    1. 1

      Create one applicant account in Brown's Student Portal through the official application page.

    2. 2

      Complete the application form and submit your original 250-500-word essay.

    3. 3

      Upload current and previous academic year grades in English.

    4. 4

      Pay the $80 application fee or request a waiver, and submit any required English test results.

    5. 5

      If providing a recommendation, ensure your recommender completes Brown's form.

    6. 6

      Monitor your portal for missing materials and the admission decision.

    7. 7

      After admission, confirm course eligibility, submit the $500 deposit and separately enroll.

    8. 8

      Complete the required forms, pre-departure orientation and Canvas pre-work.

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    What does Basics in Biotech cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Biotechnology foundations

    Study DNA, proteins and cells, and how scientists use them to design tools and treatments.

    Gene editing and immunotherapy

    Explore CRISPR gene editing and how cancer immunotherapy trains the immune system to fight disease.

    AI and machine learning

    Examine how AI/ML helps scientists study disease and discover new medicines.

    Brain–computer interfaces

    Explore connections between biology and technology, including neuroimaging research underlying brain–computer interfaces.

    Discovery to company

    Trace how patents, licensing, incubators and clinical research move discoveries toward companies and patient care.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Basics in Biotech?

    A typical day during the program.

    Site visit or lesson

    9 a.m.-Noon, following breakfast from 8-9 a.m.

    Site visit, lab or lesson

    2-5 p.m., following lunch and free time from Noon-2 p.m.

    Community activities

    7-9 p.m., following dinner from 6-7 p.m.

    Residential check in

    Students check in with residential staff at 10 p.m.

    Who teaches on Basics in Biotech?

    Dr. Adam Crego is identified with the course in Brown's official course overview. Interactive classes and conversations with experts connect scientific concepts to research and innovation.

    Rosario Navarro, Assistant Dean for Pre-College Experiential and Language Programs, is the program director.

    Where do students stay on Basics in Biotech?

    Residential plan

    • St. Edmund Hall housing: College rooms include furniture, wireless internet, bedding and towels.
    • Included meals: Most meals are in the college dining hall, with some at Oxford and London eateries.
    • Residential support: Program staff live with students, provide 24-hour support and conduct nightly 10 p.m. check-ins.
    • Community and culture: Included activities and excursions combine cohort community building with Oxford's cultural setting.

    Rooms are doubles with shared bathrooms; coin-operated laundry is provided in the residence hall.

    What happens after Basics in Biotech?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn a digital CeCertificate after successful completion.

    Receive an instructor Course Performance Report.

    Build a foundation for further biotechnology study.

    Clarify interests in research, medicine, entrepreneurship and investment.

    The course is non-credit, and Brown Pre-College is not an undergraduate admissions prospecting program.

    Where does Basics in Biotech take place?

    Students live at St. Edmund Hall in Oxford and study through visits across the city's research, clinical and biotech settings, with a focused day in London. Arrival and departure use London Heathrow, with group transportation arranged within designated travel windows.

    Program staff cannot serve as the designated adult for airline unaccompanied-minor arrangements.

    Basics in Biotech FAQs

    It starts with DNA, proteins and cells, then explores CRISPR gene editing, cancer immunotherapy, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and brain–computer interfaces.

    Interactive, discussion-based classes connect with site visits and expert conversations. Students follow how discoveries develop into technologies, therapies and companies.

    Students stay at St. Edmund Hall in Oxford in double rooms with shared bathrooms. Bedding, towels, college furniture and wireless internet are provided.

    Program activities, excursions, housing and meals are included. Group airport transportation is included for students traveling within the designated windows.

    Brown states that additional coursework is not feasible during BEE. Free time is limited to one or two hours dispersed unpredictably throughout each day.

    This is a non-credit course. Successful completion earns a digital CeCertificate, and the Oxford program also lists an instructor Course Performance Report.

    Residential staff live with students and provide support 24 hours a day. Students stay with the group and check in with residential staff at 10 p.m. each evening.

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