Essentials of Biomanufacturing Certificate

Program Overview

Essentials of Biomanufacturing Certificate

Summary

Gain the skills to manufacture vaccines and other therapeutic products in the growing biopharma industry in 10 weeks, without a degree or background in science required. Upon successful completion, graduates will be ready to earn a good entering wage at a regional biomanufacturing company. Paid internships available for select students. ESL 5 welcome.

Program Description

The Essentials of Biomanufacturing Certificate includes a series of four short courses designed to prepare students for early careers in the growing biomanufacturing sector of the life sciences industry. Upon successful completion, students will qualify for hire at regional biotechnology companies.

Certificate of Completion (8 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program.

Core Curriculum (8 Credits)

• BIOL 245 Introduction to Aseptic Technique
• BIOL 246 Cleanroom Dynamics and Intro to Bioreactors
• BIOL 247 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• BIOL 248 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor

Contact the program advisor for information.

Program Information

Length of Program: 8 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Completion Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0 (Full tuition, fees, and books funding is available)

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional fees $60.50 of additional lab fees charged for each of the three lab-based courses in the program. Total of $181.50 for the whole program.

Tuition & fee waivers available Full waivers for tuition and fees are available to select students through industry partner tuition sponsorships. Students who are not selected for an industry tuition waiver may be eligible for funding support to cover tuition & fees through Workforce funding programs.

Next Steps

• Join our virtual information session (held every Thursday at 3PM) to learn more.
• Or, reach out to our biomanufacturing advisor for information and next steps.
• Note: Students interested in the paid internship will need to meet the following requirements:
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.
  • Completed ESL 5
  • Will be asked to submit a work history and background check

Related Program Options

• Biotechnology Lab Specialist Certificate
• Biotechnology Lab Specialist AAAS
• Biological Sciences Pre-Major

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Program Outline

Outline:

• Individual Modules with Descriptions:
• BIOL 245: Introduction to Aseptic Technique - Introduces the fundamentals of aseptic techniques to maintain sterility in laboratory settings.
• BIOL 246: Cleanroom Dynamics and Intro to Bioreactors - Explores the dynamics of cleanrooms and provides an introduction to bioreactors utilized in biomanufacturing processes.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are qualified for entry-level positions in regional biotechnology companies.
• Opportunities: The program may provide opportunities for paid internships after completing the coursework.
• Outcomes: The program aims to prepare students to earn a good entering wage in the biotechnology industry.

Estimated Tuition & Fees If selected for this program all tuition and fees will be paid by Shoreline's biomanufacturing industry partners.