It is being offered in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
Biocon Academy, a CSR initiative of Biocon, Asia’s leading biotech company, has opened admission for its second batch of BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology (AIM) in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani.
The programme is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of aspiring microbiologists, pharmacy and biotech graduates. The partnership envisions to accelerate learning in the field of microbiology and boost the employability prospects of students in microbiology and biosciences. The programme offers experiential learning by combining the real world insights with class room learning on various aspects of Microbiology through an intensive curriculum delivered by renowned faculty of BITS-Pilani, Biocon Academy and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of Biocon. In addition to honing technical skills, this programme also sharpens the professional skills of candidates and provides an opportunity for holistic development. The inaugural batch of the programme was a great success and we achieved 100 per cent placement in leading biopharma and pharma companies.
The admissions are open now till August 16, 2016, and the course will commence from October, 2016 at Bengaluru.
The eight-weeks programme consists of live experiments at Biocon’s quality control labs to further accentuate the learning of the students. The programme includes various modules on:
Orientation to Applied Industrial Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Quality Systems
Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Environmental Monitoring Program & Bioburden Testing
Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Sterility & Endotoxin Testing
Determining Microbiological Quality of food & Beverage
Diagnostic Microbiology