Programme dates
6-24 July 2026
Online Program
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
Explore how stem cells, gene therapy and organoid tissue cultures could repair damaged tissue, alongside the scientific, ethical and economic questions behind regenerative medicine.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Introduction to Regenerative Medicine at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school; completed grade 10
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
CAD $925
Duration
3 weeks
Format
Online
BiologyBiomedical EngineeringMedicineEthics
Language: English
Sessions / cadence: 15 × 2h, Monday-Friday; 1-2h/week independent study
Mentor model: Instructor support; drop-in office hours
Assessment style: Instructor feedback; no exams
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of completion
Time-zone / scheduling model: Pacific Time; lectures not recorded
Class size: Maximum 35 students
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine summary
UBC's course explores how regenerative medicine aims to repair or replace damaged cells, tissues and organs, including stem cell therapy, gene therapy and organoid tissue cultures.
Learning combines instructor-led lectures, reading, research and discussion. It suits students curious about biomedical science who also want to examine the ethical and economic questions surrounding new treatments.
What is Introduction to Regenerative Medicine?
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine is a UBC Extended Learning course within Future Global Leaders online. It introduces methods for repairing or replacing damaged cells, organs and tissues, including stem cell therapy, gene therapy and organoid tissue cultures.
Students learn about living-tissue fabrication and potential medical applications through live teaching, reading, research and discussion. The course also examines scientific, ethical and economic challenges, with relevant biology fundamentals covered along the way.
Why Succeed highlights Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
The course connects stem cell and gene therapies to concrete medical problems rather than treating biomedical science as abstract theory.
Scientific, ethical and economic challenges give students several ways to evaluate emerging treatments.
The named instructor's stem cell engineering research closely matches the course's academic focus.
Drop-in office hours provide opportunities to ask questions beyond the virtual lectures.
Who is Introduction to Regenerative Medicine for?
Best for
Students interested in biological sciences, medical research and medical ethics who enjoy connecting scientific mechanisms with real treatment challenges.
Not ideal if
You need recorded lessons or a flexible self-paced course, because attendance at live lectures is expected.
Is Introduction to Regenerative Medicine worth it?
This is a useful option for testing an interest in biomedical science through a focused subject rather than a broad medicine survey. The combination of tissue fabrication, treatment applications and ethics offers material for thoughtful academic reflection.
The main limitation is scheduling: live lectures are required and are not recorded. Its value depends on whether you can participate consistently and want an introduction to the field; the stated recognition is a completion letter.
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Cost and what is included
CAD $925; includes Live virtual classes., Virtual drop-in office hours., Interactive activities and small breakout rooms., Letter of completion after successful completion..
Dates and time commitment
3 weeks; 15 × 2h, Monday-Friday; 1-2h/week independent study.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: Receive a letter of completion when you successfully finish the course.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Introduction to Regenerative Medicine need?
Effort level
Moderate, with a substantial weekday commitment.
Best started
Allow a few weeks before a scheduled session to organize attendance and technology.
Main challenge
Attending every live lecture on Pacific Time without recordings.
Typical preparation
Review basic cell biology if you want a more comfortable start.
Convert the published class times to your local time before registering.
Test your browser, camera, microphone and internet connection.
Use the emailed access instructions to log in before the first class.
Useful if
You want to explore biological sciences and medical ethics in depth.
What do students do on Introduction to Regenerative Medicine?
You study how regenerative medicine could repair damaged tissues and consider the challenges of translating new techniques into treatments. Learning combines live lectures with reading, research, discussion boards and instructor office hours.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Build an understanding of the relevant biology fundamentals.
- 2
Explore stem cell therapy, gene therapy and organoid tissue cultures.
- 3
Learn about tissue fabrication and potential medical applications.
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Examine scientific, ethical and economic challenges.
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Develop your understanding through reading, research and discussion boards.
- 6
Bring questions to virtual drop-in office hours.
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 6-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Completed grade 10 or equivalent.
Recommended academics: 78% average, 3.5 GPA, B average or IB 5.
English learners: recommended IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or equivalent.
Biology background is helpful but not required.
No application, transcripts or proof of English required.
How much does Introduction to Regenerative Medicine cost?
Course fee
CAD $925 — Published Future Global Leaders online per-course fee.
What's included
Live virtual classes., Virtual drop-in office hours., Interactive activities and small breakout rooms., Letter of completion after successful completion.
How to apply to Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
- 1
Check that you meet the course and Future Global Leaders online eligibility requirements.
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Choose a scheduled course session and add it to your cart.
- 3
Review your cart and create or log in to your Lifelong Learning account.
- 4
If a parent registers, use the attending student's name and email address.
- 5
Follow the checkout steps and complete payment.
- 6
Set up your UBC Campus-wide Login using the emailed instructions.
- 7
Use the course-access email to log in before the first session.
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Learning format
The course runs entirely online with two-hour live classes Monday-Friday for three weeks, totaling 30 live class hours, plus virtual drop-in office hours. Expect another 1-2 hours each week for reading, research and discussion boards; virtual classrooms use technologies such as Zoom for lectures, activities and breakout discussions.
All class times use Pacific Time, and lectures are not recorded.
Mentorship and feedback
Dr. Roza Vaez Ghaemi is a UBC Faculty of Science sessional lecturer.
Her PhD research focused on engineering stem cells to generate brain tissue.
Virtual drop-in office hours support questions during the course.
The supported real-time format includes instructor feedback on assignments.
Virtual classes have a maximum of 35 students.
Time-zone considerations
- All class times follow Pacific Time in Vancouver, Canada.
- Live classes meet Monday-Friday for two hours daily.
- Lectures are not recorded, so plan for real-time attendance.
- Students can participate from Canada or elsewhere in the world.
- Allow 1-2 additional hours each week for independent work.
Tech requirements
An email account.
A Windows or macOS computer, laptop or tablet under five years old.
The latest browser version or the previous major release.
A reliable internet connection.
A video camera and microphone.
Assessment style
The instructor-supported format includes assignment feedback, while Future Global Leaders online courses have no exams.
- Instructor grading or feedback accompanies supported real-time courses.
- Reading and research contribute to the weekly workload.
- Discussion boards support participation and progress.
- Successful course completion earns a completion letter.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
Receive a letter of completion when you successfully finish the course.
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine FAQs
Some high school biology background is helpful but not essential. The course covers the relevant biology fundamentals.
No. Students are expected to attend the live virtual lectures, and lectures are not recorded.
Dr. Roza Vaez Ghaemi, a UBC Faculty of Science sessional lecturer, teaches the course. Her PhD research focused on stem cell engineering to generate human brain tissue in the lab.
Expect 1-2 hours each week for reading, research and discussion boards, in addition to live classes and office hours.
UBC Future Global Leaders online provides a letter of completion when you successfully finish your course.
UBC Future Global Leaders online courses offer university subject exploration without exams.
Yes. Create the account in the attending student's name and use the student's email address.
Submit written notice by email. For summer online courses, UBC requests notice by Tuesday of the first week and does not offer refunds once the third class has begun.
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