BITS Biocon Certificate Program Admissions 2025 – Batch 12 Applications Open
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
- This program aims to enhance the employability of fresh science and pharmacy graduates specializing in microbiology, as well as to upskill experienced scientific professionals. It offers an in-depth understanding of various aspects of pharmaceutical quality control microbiology through an intensive curriculum comprising eight modules, delivered by renowned BITS faculty. Live experiments at Biocon’s state-of-the-art Quality Control Labs further enrich the learning experience.
Career Opportunities
- Trained microbiologists play a vital role across industries, offering strong career prospects in analyzing microbiological attributes of products during research, development, and manufacturing processes. Opportunities span sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other relevant industrial segments.
Customised Curriculum
- The tailored curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including Environmental Monitoring and Process Monitoring from a GMP perspective. The course delivers advanced, application-focused training to microbiologists, biotechnologists, and pharmacists—making them job-ready and reducing the industry’s onboarding time.
Key Differentiators
- Face-to-Face interaction with renowned subject matter experts from BITS-Pilani, 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
Key Modules
- Orientation to Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Quality systems
- Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
- Hands on training
- Bioburden testing
- Sterility testing
- Bacterial endotoxin and Microbial identification methods
- Advances in Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
- M.Sc. Microbiology (Fresher or Experienced)
- M.Sc. Biotech with Microbiology as one semester paper (Fresher or Experienced)
- M.Sc. Biochemistry (with one paper of Microbiology)
- 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)
- B.Tech., Biotechnology with Microbiology as one semester paper (Fresher or Experienced)
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.
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