Associate of Applied Science in Bioprocess Technology
The Bioprocess Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work as process operators in biological products manufacturing facilities. Students will combine basic science and communication skills, manufacturing technologies, and good manufacturing practices in the course of study.
Program Outcomes:
Students will be expected to develop a strong basic science foundation with a sound understanding of the major technologies employed in the industry. They will also be expected to develop collaborative and disciplined work ethics while consistently practicing problem-solving skills.
Occupational Outlook:
Upon successful completion of the program, individuals should possess the necessary skills to qualify for employment in a variety of bioprocessing industries. Considering all of our graduates since 2007, employment rate is 82% with an average starting salary of $40,615 yearly.
Degree Code (A50440)
Fall Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BIO 110 Principles of Biology 3 3 4
ACA 111 College Student Success (1) 1 0 1
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 2
ISC 121 Environmental Health & Safety 3 0 3
BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices (2) 3 4 5
PTC 110 Industrial Environment (2) 3 0 3
OR BioWork Credit By Experience for BPM 110/PTC 110 combination
Spring Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 111 Bioprocess Measurements 3 3 4
CHM 131 Intro to Chemistry 3 0 3
CHM 131A Intro to Chemistry Lab 0 3 1
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy 2 2 3
OR MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 2 4
Summer Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
ENG 112 Argument Based Research 3 0 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 0 3
Fall Semester 2 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 112 Upstream Bioprocessing 3 4 5
OMT 181 Industry Reporting Skills 3 0 3
BTC 275 Industrial Microbiology (3) 3 3 4
ISC 278 cGMP Quality Systems (3) 2 0 2
OR Advanced Biomanufacturing Training Credit By Experience for BTC 275/ISC 278 combination
Spring Semester 2 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 113 Downstream Bioprocessing 3 3 4
PTC 210 Pharmaceutical Industrial Processes 3 2 4
ISC 280 Validation Fundamentals 1 2 2
PTC 228 Pharmaceutical Issues 1 0 1
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3
Total is 66 or 67 credit hours
(1) Student may need ACA 118 if two or more development courses are needed.
(2) Credit may be granted for PTC 110 and BPM 110 with successful completion of the BioWork certification.
(3) Credit may be granted for BTC 275 and ISC 278 with successful completion of the Advanced Biomanufacturing Training
certification.
For more information, contact:
Admissions Office
(919) 209-2128
Leslie Holston
Director of Biotechnology Programs (919) 209-2593 [email protected]
Monty Favret
Lead Faculty Bioprocess Technology (919) 209-2224 [email protected]
Program Outcomes:
Students will be expected to develop a strong basic science foundation with a sound understanding of the major technologies employed in the industry. They will also be expected to develop collaborative and disciplined work ethics while consistently practicing problem-solving skills.
Occupational Outlook:
Upon successful completion of the program, individuals should possess the necessary skills to qualify for employment in a variety of bioprocessing industries. Considering all of our graduates since 2007, employment rate is 82% with an average starting salary of $40,615 yearly.
Degree Code (A50440)
Fall Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BIO 110 Principles of Biology 3 3 4
ACA 111 College Student Success (1) 1 0 1
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 2
ISC 121 Environmental Health & Safety 3 0 3
BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices (2) 3 4 5
PTC 110 Industrial Environment (2) 3 0 3
OR BioWork Credit By Experience for BPM 110/PTC 110 combination
Spring Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 111 Bioprocess Measurements 3 3 4
CHM 131 Intro to Chemistry 3 0 3
CHM 131A Intro to Chemistry Lab 0 3 1
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy 2 2 3
OR MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 2 4
Summer Semester 1 CLASS LAB CREDIT
ENG 112 Argument Based Research 3 0 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 0 3
Fall Semester 2 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 112 Upstream Bioprocessing 3 4 5
OMT 181 Industry Reporting Skills 3 0 3
BTC 275 Industrial Microbiology (3) 3 3 4
ISC 278 cGMP Quality Systems (3) 2 0 2
OR Advanced Biomanufacturing Training Credit By Experience for BTC 275/ISC 278 combination
Spring Semester 2 CLASS LAB CREDIT
BPM 113 Downstream Bioprocessing 3 3 4
PTC 210 Pharmaceutical Industrial Processes 3 2 4
ISC 280 Validation Fundamentals 1 2 2
PTC 228 Pharmaceutical Issues 1 0 1
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3
Total is 66 or 67 credit hours
(1) Student may need ACA 118 if two or more development courses are needed.
(2) Credit may be granted for PTC 110 and BPM 110 with successful completion of the BioWork certification.
(3) Credit may be granted for BTC 275 and ISC 278 with successful completion of the Advanced Biomanufacturing Training
certification.
For more information, contact:
Admissions Office
(919) 209-2128
Leslie Holston
Director of Biotechnology Programs (919) 209-2593 [email protected]
Monty Favret
Lead Faculty Bioprocess Technology (919) 209-2224 [email protected]