Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences

Biocon Academy's flagship program, the Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, California, is a best-in-class program that aims at transforming graduate and post graduate students into professionals ready to take on the evolving challenges of the Biotech industry.

This 18-week full-time certificate program is designed to have classroom sessions that provide scientific background of the applications of Biotechnology as well as industry assignments and hands on trainings.     

Key Differentiators

• Face-to-Face interaction with renowned subject matter experts from Biocon, Biocon Biologics and many other Biotech industry leaders
• Mentorship by industry experts and experienced faculty from KGI and Biocon Academy
• 3 hours of live classroom sessions by KGI + 1 hour classroom assignments on daily basis
• Functional visit training to Biocon & Biocon Biologics facilities/labs  covering R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Regulatory Affairs departments
• Weekly training sessions on Professional skills development and personal grooming
• Hands-on practical training in BiOZEEN on Lab/Pilot scale fermentation and in Thermo Fisher on Molecular Biotechnology
• Training on 'Biologics Process Development and Manufacturing’ at Sartorius Stedim India Training center

Project Based Learning based on real-world case studies

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Course Modules

The program has four major components: Technical Course Modules taught by KGI faculty,  Functional Visit training provided by SME’s in Biocon/Biocon Biologics facilities, Hands-On Training in BiOZEEN & Thermo Fisher and Professional Skills training by in-house experts

The technical course modules listed below are selected carefully to meet the objective of transforming our students to industry-ready professionals.

Pharmaceutical Drug Development (BSCI 5310)

Biopharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Control (BREG 5311)

Fermentation  Principles (BENG 5120)

Introduction to US Food and Drug Law (BREG 5000)

Molecular Biotechnology (BSCI 5000)

Mammalian Cell Biotechnology (BENG 5130)

Bioseparation Engineering & Science (BENG 6140)

Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls - Regulation of Pharmaceuticals (BREG 6310)

Professional Skills Development (PDEV 5100)

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Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

• M.Tech Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering
• BE/B.Tech: Biotechnology/Industrial Biotechnology,
• M.Sc./MS Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences
• B. Pharm

Minimum CGPA/Percentage Required

• CGPA: 7.5 on a scale of 10, 2.85 on a scale of 4
• Percentage: 71%

Break in education of 1 year and less from HSC/PUC to the current highest degree, and break in career for up to a year is permissible.

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

Loan and Assistance

Biocon Academy has tied up with Canara Bank and HDFC to offer low interest student loans with favourable repayment options to all students to help offset the expenses not covered by the Biocon Merit Scholarship.

Get it touch with us to know more about available financial assistance.

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 2,50,000 + 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.