Program Overview

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Biocon Academy

Overview

Biocon Academy is an advanced learning initiative established by Biocon, India's largest biotech company, in collaboration with Keck Graduate Institute (KGI). The academy aims to develop industry-ready talent for India's rapidly growing biopharma sector.

Certificate Programs

Biocon Academy offers certificate programs focusing on interdisciplinary aspects of biosciences. These programs are designed to impart translational education, empowering both experienced and recent life science graduates.

Program Details

• Certificate Programs:
  • Certificate in Bioscience Management
  • Certificate in Healthcare Economics
  • Certificate in Leadership
  • Certificate in Regulatory Affairs

Program Structure

The certificate programs are offered at Biocon Academy in Bangalore using a "flipped" curriculum, with synchronous transmission of courses and instructional material developed and offered by faculty at Keck Graduate Institute from California. In addition to technical sessions and classroom assignments from KGI, students get hands-on experience within various facilities of Biocon.

Program Objectives

The program aims to empower students with technical skills and professional skills through dedicated training. The program focuses on imparting translational education, with the aim to develop industry-ready talent for India's rapidly growing biopharma sector.

Other Programs

Biotechnology

• Master of Business and Science in Biotechnology
• Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing
• Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Process Engineering
• Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics
• Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering

Healthcare

• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Master of Community Health Administration
• Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling
• The Chan Family Master of Science in PA Studies
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Research

• Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Life Sciences
• Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences

Professional & Continuing Education

• Master of Biotechnology Management
• Master of Community Health Administration
• Certificate in Bioscience Management
• Certificate in Healthcare Economics
• Certificate in Leadership
• Certificate in Regulatory Affairs

Pre-Health

• Postbaccalaureate Pre-PA Certificate
• Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate
• Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences with Community Medicine Concentration

Summer Programs

• Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer
• Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment
• STEM in Action
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Super Heroes of STEM
• Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

MSPA Pathway

The MSPA Pathway is a program offered by Biocon Academy in collaboration with KGI. The program is designed to provide students with a pathway to pursue a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) degree.