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46 Short courses in Biotechnology

Hearing Aid Aptitude Test
The Hearing Aid Aptitude Test distance learning programme at the University of Southampton is designed to meet the needs of suitably qualified Audiology practitioners wishing to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD).

Medical Terminology
This Medical Terminology course from Auckland University of Technology is for you if you’re looking to gain employment in the healthcare industry or want to expand your skillset.
Industrial Biotechnology
This Industrial Biotechnology course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) provides the insights and tools for the design of biotechnology processes in a sustainable way.
Biorefinery - From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Biorefinery - From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products Certificate in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research - WageningenX. Learn how to design an effective biorefinery to obtain valuable components from various biobased feedstocks such as plants, organisms and waste streams.
Freeze Drying
Freeze Drying from NIBRT Online Academy (NOA) is aimed at individuals who require an introduction to freeze-drying (lyophilisation) as part of the finishing operations in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Clinical Applications of Biotechnology
The Clinical Applications of Biotechnology course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology will focus on clinical applications of biotechnology, to determine diagnose, monitor disease progression, select treatment regime and evaluate treatment outcome.
Biocatalysis and Protein Engineering
The Biocatalysis and Protein Engineering course at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to familiarize participants with the integrated, interdisciplinary approach required to utilize the catalytic potential of enzymes and whole cells for the production of useful compounds.
Medical Engineering, Basic Course
The Medical Engineering, Basic Course provided by KTH Royal Institute of Technology gives an introduction to medical diagnostics and therapy as well as an understanding of how the physician works.
Biomolecular Structure and Function
Structural biology of biomolecules is a cornerstone in modern biotechnology. KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Biomolecular Structure and Function course will provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge and insight about the foundations of macromolecular structure, how the structure relates to function, and how this knowledge is useful in an applied context.
Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics - Next Generation Sequencing
Understand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice with Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics - Next Generation Sequencing at St George's, University of London delivered through FutureLearn.
MedTech - Orthopaedic Implants and Regenerative Medicine
Explore regenerative medicine and learn how MedTech is revolutionising orthopaedics with MedTech - Orthopaedic Implants and Regenerative Medicine at University of Leeds by FutureLearn.
Fermentation Technology
The Fermentation Technology course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reviews fundamentals and provides an up-to-date account of current industry knowledge.
Industrial Biotechnology - Biocatalysis to Synthetic Biology (MBI Training, Bioprocess Industries)
University College London (UCL)'s Industrial Biotechnology - Biocatalysis to Synthetic Biology (MBI Training, Bioprocess Industries) online course introduces options for integrating biocatalysis and synthetic biology into sustainable chemical manufacturing processes.
Principles of Fermentation Processes (MBI Training, Bioprocess Industries)
University College London (UCL)'s Principles of Fermentation Processes (MBI Training, Bioprocess Industries) three-day online course will teach you how to specify a fermentation process and determine its economic feasibility.
Microbial Genomics - Bioinformatic Analysis Basics
The Microbial Genomics - Bioinformatic Analysis Basics course offered by University of Melbourne will help you gain practical skills in cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques and investigate microbial sequence data.
Aseptic Processing - Contamination Control
Aseptic Processing - Contamination Control from National Institute For Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) describes the concept of contamination control within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing process.
Cell Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology
Cell Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology from NIBRT Online Academy (NOA) provides a description of cell biology and recombinant DNA technology as it is applied to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics - Molecular Techniques
Learn how molecular genetic techniques are used to identify the genetic factors that contribute to the development of disease with Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics - Molecular Techniques is offered at St George's, University of London through FutureLearn.
Systems Biology and Biotechnology
The Systems Biology and Biotechnology Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai covers the concepts and methodologies used in systems-level analysis of biomedical systems.
Downstream Processing - Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration
Downstream Processing - Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration from NIBRT Online Academy (NOA) is aimed at individuals who require an introduction to cell culture as part of downstream processing in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.