Overview
This award aims to introduce the participants to basic concepts of chemistry such as structures, bonding and their relationship to chemical properties. The industrial biotechnology content includes environmental biotechnology, biopharmaceutical engineering, bioreactor design and bioprocess design considerations. The programme is designed for existing employees or potential new recruits in the Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices, and Food industries who would like an accredited qualification. The programme has two modules, namely Chemical Principles (semester 1), and Introduction to Industrial Biotechnology (semester 2).
Course Delivery
The programme is delivered in one academic year. One module per semester.
Semester 1: Starting 12th September: Tuesday evenings 6pm and Wed/Thurs evening ( x 4 ) in October/November 6pm
Semester 2: Tuesday evenings 6pm
Award
Special Purposed Award - Certificate in Science of Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations (Level 6, 10 ECTs, on the National Framework of Qualifications)