Manchester University - Industrial Biotechnology 

Understand enzymatic function and catalysis

Explain the technologies and methodologies underpinning systems and synthetic biology

Explain the diversity of synthetic biology application and discuss the different ethical and regulatory/governance challenges involved in this research

Understand the principles and role of bioprocessing and biochemical engineering in industrial biotechnology

Have an informed discussion of the key enabling technologies underpinning research in industrial biotechnology

Give examples of industrial biotechnology products and processes and their application in healthcare, agriculture, fine chemicals, energy and the environment

This course will cover the key enabling technologies that underpin biotechnology research including enzyme discovery and engineering, systems and synthetic biology and biochemical and process engineering

Much of this material will be delivered through lectures to ensure that learner have a solid foundation in these key areas

We will also consider the wider issues involved in sustainable manufacturing including responsible research innovation and bioethics

In the second part of the course we will look at how these technologies translate into real world applications which benefit society and impact our everyday lives

This will include input from our industry stakeholders and collaborators working in the pharmaceutical, chemicals and biofuels industries

Paid certificate available and price is 2457/-