Awarded upon successful completion of 16 or more days of qualifying Short Programs courses in Professional Education, this certificate equips you with an extended knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of biotechnology as well as an understanding of new technologies and a hands-on approach to introducing new methods of formulating, manufacturing, and everything in-between.
The Professional Certificate Program in Biotechnology & Life Sciences is designed for a wide range of professionals including:
- Professionals with at least three years of professional experience who hold a bachelor's degree (at a minimum) in a technical area
- Engineers, biologists, chemists, microbiologists, and biochemists
- Managers responsible for biochemical processes
- Entrepreneurs, attorneys and business leaders seeking greater insight into biotechnology
Why Study Biotechnology at MIT?
Located in one of the world's foremost centers of innovation—Cambridge, Massachusetts' Kendall Square—MIT is the world's leading university in science, technology, and innovation. The MIT campus is located right in the center of the fast-expanding Cambridge biotech startup community, with many companies getting their start in MIT's research labs.
Whether you want to transform the agricultural industry or engineer a breakthrough pharmaceutical drug, the Professional Certificate in Biotechnology & Life Sciences features several courses to broaden your understanding of this diverse and evolving field. You will be taught by leading experts who closely collaborate with one another, and each course covers the three main aspects of biotechnology product and process design. Finally, you will get the opportunity to bring the issues you are having within your own companies, and in a community of like-minded learners, get the opportunity to learn from one another and develop real-time solutions.
In the spirit of MIT's motto, "Mens et Manus" or mind and hand, Short Programs from MIT Professional Education combine both theoretical and research-based knowledge with practical hands-on experience and networking opportunities for working professionals.
Certificate Requirements
This Professional Certificate Program consists of a core of courses in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals and several elective courses on leadership, communication, and experimentation - key skills for any professional in the biotechnology field. Earning the Professional Certificate requires the completion of at least 16 days of qualifying courses, which must include the three core courses, and may include up to one elective. You can customize your learning experience by selecting the courses that are most relevant to you and your organization. The program must be completed within 36 months of completing the first qualifying course.
- Successful completion of at least 16 days of qualifying courses, which must include three core courses, plus one elective.
- The program must be completed within 36 months of completing the first qualifying course.
- Courses that have been completed prior to applying for the certificate program may count towards your program requirements, keeping in mind that the full program must be completed within the 36-month window
Cost
The professional certificate program application fee is $325 (non-refundable). Each of the courses will be paid at the per-course rate. Visit our course catalog for individual course information.
Core Courses
All programs are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
You may select from the following Core courses:
- Formulation and Stabilization of Biotherapeutics— June 7-10, 2021, $3,900 (4 days)
Gain greater insight into biotherapeutics and how to manage their intrinsic chemical and physical instabilities. - Downstream Processing— July 26-30, 2021, $4,450 (5 days)
Understand the fundamentals of downstream processing and gain new strategies for biochemical process analysis and synthesis. - Fermentation Technology— July 19-23, 2021, $4,450 (5 days)
Discover how to apply biological and engineering principles to problems involving microbial, mammalian, and biological/biochemical systems.
Note: MIT Professional Education's Short Programs is committed to providing a diverse and updated portfolio of Short Programs courses and reserves the right to change these course selections in future years.
Electives
One of the courses needed to complete the certificate program can be an elective. All courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Nanoscience and Nanotech: Industrial Application and Transformation—August 2-4, 2021, $2,000 (3 half-days live virtual format, counts as 2 days towards certificate completion)
Gain an intellectual framework for thinking about, applying, and commercializing the power of the nanoscale for industrial purposes. - Machine Learning for Healthcare—June 14-15, 2021, $2,500 (2 days)
Learn to apply the latest advances in healthcare AI tools and techniques. - Persuasive Communication Bootcamp—June 28- July 1, 2021, $3,600 (4 days, live virtual format)
Enhance your communications skills and attain greater professional success by improving your public speaking, critical thinking, and data visualization. - Bioprocess Data Analytics and Machine Learning—June 28-30, 2021, $3,500 (3 days)
Discover transformative ways to apply data analytics and avoid the most common pitfalls that arise when analyzing bioprocess data. - Foundations of Data and Models: Regression Analytics—July 19-23, 2021, $4,500 (5 days)
Through linear algebra and computational methods, learn how to fit data to different types of models. - Engineering Leadership for Emerging Leaders—July 19-23, 2021, $4,700 (5 days)
Gain the leadership skills you need to mobilize colleagues to pursue a shared vision, solve problems through teamwork, and motivate people to deliver their best results. - Enabling Innovation: Designing Research Facilities—TBD (4 days)
Explore recent trends in the design and operation of facilities designated for advancing and facilitating innovation, research, and development.
Note: MIT Professional Education's Short Programs is committed to providing a diverse and updated portfolio of Short Programs courses and reserves the right to change these course selections in future years.
