Biocon Certificate Program in Faculty Development
June 22, 2021 2022-04-14 8:53Biocon Certificate Program in Faculty Development
Biocon Certificate Program in Faculty Development
Biocon Academy introduces Faculty Development Program (BA-FDP), a first-of-its-kind initiative to empower Biotech Faculty from various educational institutes by helping them upgrade their knowledge of emerging industry-specific technologies.
Program Highlights
Two Weeks Program
Interactive Lectures

Course Details
DAY | TOPIC 1 | TOPIC 2 |
1 | Introduction to Biotech market and segments, departments in Biopharma and functions | Overview of life cycle of a drug and development |
2 | Cell line selection and characterization | Media selection and optimization |
3 | Introduction to biosimilar | Introduction to monoclonal antibodies |
4 | Fermenter and Microbial Fermentation | Bioreactor and Mammalian cell culture |
5 | Downstream processing-Bioinstrumentation | Introduction to Quality Unit |
6 | Qualification and Validation | cGMP |
7 | Introduction to Quality Management System | Introduction to QbD |
8 | Introduction to Quality control microbiology | OOS and Failure investigation |
9 | Visual Communications / Design of Experiment | Process and method development |
10 | US regulatory pathway | Indian regulatory pathway |
Eligibility, Fees & Application
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent employee of the organization
- The applicants working in self-financing colleges are also eligible
- The applicant should have a post graduate degree in life sciences, pharma or biotechnology
- The applicant should have at least a second class Master’s Degree with minimum 55%
- The applicant should be teaching Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Pharmacy Programs in a College/ University
- The applicant should have at least 3 years of teaching experience on the date of submission of the application
Program Fee
Biocon Academy is committed to affordability and greater access in life sciences education, we are subsidising the Biocon Academy Faculty Development Program course fee by 55%.
Course Fee: Rs 7500 (Including all Taxes)
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.
Transport
We understand that commuting to different locations for industry training can get challenging especially when students have to arrange for it themselves. Therefore, for security and hassle-free commuting, students are provided with transportation facilities. Students are requested to adhere to the timings for availing the service.
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.
Meals
Throughout their course, Biocon Academy students are provided with nutritious and sumptuous lunch. Besides, they have access to beverage vending machines for tea, coffee and milk.