Manufacturing and Quality Operations in Biotechnology

Unique Features

• Stackable certificates consist of four or five courses totaling 12 semester hour credits.
• The certificate may serve as a gateway to the MS in Biotechnology program. Individuals who successfully complete a certificate can apply to the MS in Biotechnology program and, if accepted, apply all credits toward the degree program.
• All courses can be performed on ground in Boston. Some can be performed entirely online.
• Lab courses are delivered on ground.
• Industry-aligned faculty have real-world experience.

Program Objectives

• Explain the biomanufacturing process
• Describe quality management systems

Career Outlook

The multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry is diverse, growing, and filled with opportunity. Individuals with advanced scientific knowledge, intellectual flexibility, drive, and professional skills can pursue paths of innovation with the potential to meet critical healthcare and environmental challenges—and to change lives. The industry's unparalleled growth is projected to continue in the coming years. The result is an ongoing expansion of career opportunities on every level and in every industry sector, from large pharmaceutical operations to entrepreneurial biotechnology startups.