BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology

Biocon Academy partners with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani - a leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed University under section 3 of the UGC act, to deliver a first of its kind Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology.

Program Highlights

The Program is aimed at improving the employability prospects of fresh science and pharmacy graduates specialized in microbiology as well as enhancing the skills of experienced scientific talent. It provides deep understanding of various aspects of Microbiology through an Intensive curriculum comprising 8 modules, delivered by the renowned faculty from BITS. The live experiments at the state-of-the-art Quality Control Labs of Biocon further accentuates the learning of the students.

Career Opportunities

Essentially, the trained microbiologists plays a very important role in different industries and thus, offers immense career opportunities in research and development and in the manufacturing processes of Biomolecules, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and other industrial segments of relevance.

Customised Curriculum

With a customised curriculum, modules encompass vast topics like Environmental Monitoring, Process Monitoring from GMP perspective, Food and Diagnostic microbiology etc. This course is aimed at providing high end, specific training to the microbiologists, biotechnologists and pharmacists, to make them readily employable and reduce the time taken by the industry to train them on these applications.

Key Differentiators

Face-to-Face interaction with renowned subject matter experts from BITS, Biotech industry and academia
Mentorship by industry experts and experienced faculty from Biocon Academy
3 hours of classroom sessions, Case study discussions, quiz, presentations
Functional visit to Biocon’s Quality Control Department
Post Classroom session and GMP training
Hands-on training at the state-of-the-art facility in Merck (MAT) Lab
Job-ready skills with 100% guaranteed interview opportunities

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Key Modules

Orientation to Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Introduction to microbiology
Contamination (bacteria, yeast & moulds and other microorganisms) and contamination control
Staining and Microscopy
Culture methods
Sterilization methods for Pharmaceutical preparations
Autoclave validation

Quality systems

Introduction to Pharmacopoeia and Quality Systems (ICH Q10)
Quality Risk Management System (ICH Q9) including Hazardous biochemicals
Microbiological Best Laboratory Practices, (USP 1117) including BSL-1 to BSL-4 (including biosafety cabinets)
Overview on Good Manufacturing Practices (ICH Q7a, Sep 2004)
Monoclonal antibody manufacturing process template
Aseptic process validation/ media fill studies (Sep 2004)

Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)

Cleanrooms – Creation, Qualification, behaviour
Cleanroom classification and sanitization (ISO 14644-1)
Generation of Process and Facility Air (HVAC)
Microbiology Examination of Air <USP 1116)> for bacteria, fungi and other organisms
Personal and Surface Monitoring <USP 1116>
OOS, OOT and failure investigation

Hands on training

Basics

Plating methods: Pour, Streak, Spread
Serial dilution
Staining method: Gram’s
Sanitizer/preservative efficacy test

Environmental monitoring

Air monitoring: Settle plate, Air sampler
Surface monitoring: Contact plate, Swab
Personal monitoring: finger dab

Bioburden test

MPN tube method
Membrane filtration method: Manifold
Membrane filtration: Automatic pump
Rapid method

Sterility test

Open funnel method
Canister method
Membrane integrity test

Bacterial Endotoxin test

LAL
Kinetic &/ chromogenic

Bacterial identification

Manual- Biochemical
API method

Bioburden testing

Types of pharmaceutical waters, generation and distribution
Water system qualification
Microbial enumeration tests (USP 61) on water and product
Test for specified microorganisms (USP 62) on water and product
Guidelines & Limits For Bioburden (USP 1111)
Control of Non-Sterile Drug Substances and Products (USP 1115)

Sterility testing

Sterile drug products- characteristics and usage
Sterility test – principles and practices (USP 71)
Sterility test method development and validation
Sterility test failure investigation
Sterility test isolators
Sterility test of medical devices

Bacterial endotoxin and Microbial identification methods

Bacterial Endotoxin- Introduction and Clinical significance
Bacterial endotoxin test-LAL (USP 85)
BET of medical devices
Depyrogenation (USP 1228)
Microbial identification methods overview
API method

Advances in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Overview of Quality by Design
Overview of Process Analytical Tools
Rapid microbiology Methods (bioburden, sterility, ID)
Validation of Alternative Microbiological Methods (USP 1223)
Introduction to LIMS and Data integrity
Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning for prediction of Microbial Identity

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Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

B.Tech., Biotechnology with Microbiology as one semester paper (Fresher or Experienced)
M.Sc. Biotech with Microbiology as one semester paper (Fresher or Experienced)
M.Sc. Microbiology (Fresher or Experienced)
M.Sc. Biochemistry (with one paper of Microbiology)
M.Sc. Molecular Biology (with one paper of Microbiology)
M.Sc. Biosciences (with one paper of Microbiology)
M.Sc. Life Sciences (with one paper of Microbiology)

Minimum CGPA/Percentage Required

CGPA: 6.85 and above on a scale of 10
Percentage: 65% and above

Adherence to the eligibility criteria is mandatory. Kindly note the same and apply only if you fit the desired eligibility criteria as mentioned above.

Program Fee & Scholarship

The Biocon Merit Scholarship of 60%-75% of the program cost offered to all selected students will enable them to pursue this one-of-its-kind program at an affordable cost. .

Student Share: INR 60,000 + 18% GST

Student Facilities

At Biocon Academy, the students have to go through a rigorous curriculum so that by the time their course comes to an end, they are industry-ready and sought after by multiple companies. We encourage them to remain focussed and excel in everything they do. For the benefit of the students, we assist them with a couple of facilities to ensure they just focus on the curriculum.

Industry Placements

At Biocon Academy, we provide 100% interview opportunities to all our students. Ever since inception, Biocon Academy has witnessed 100% placement record in all the courses and batches with students being selected for leading pharma and biopharma companies and startups.

Transport

We understand that commuting to different locations for industry training can get challenging especially when students have to arrange for it themselves. Therefore, students are provided with group transport facilities from Biocon Academy to different training locations and then back to the Academy.

Meals

Throughout the course, Biocon Academy students are provided with nutritious and sumptuous lunch at the Biocon Academy premises. They also have access to beverage vending machines for tea, coffee, and milk throughout the day.

Accommodation

Students come to pursue studies at Biocon Academy from different parts of the country and upon their request, we provide options of nearby paying guests and hostel accommodations based on the previous student choices. Kindly note that students and their parents/guardians alone are responsible for any decision taken regarding their stay.

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BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology