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The Graduate Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering is designed to provide biotechnology professionals with advanced technical skills, leadership knowledge, and hands-on training. This flexible, fully online program equips students with industry-relevant expertise to excel in upstream and downstream bioprocessing while enhancing career readiness.
The Bioprocess Engineering Graduate Certificate equips students with critical technical and business skills necessary to thrive in the biotech and biomanufacturing industries. The curriculum emphasizes both scientific knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates can effectively contribute to industry advancements. Key learning outcomes include:
Designed for working professionals, this program offers flexible scheduling and supports employees using their company’s education reimbursement program. Credits can be applied toward CSU’s Professional Science Master’s in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology for those looking to continue their education.
This certificate program provides valuable networking opportunities through CSU’s partnerships with leading biotech firms in Colorado. Students can engage in in-person events, gain exposure to industry leaders, and build connections that can open doors for internships, mentorships, and job opportunities. These collaborations ensure students are aligned with current industry trends and employer expectations, positioning graduates for success in competitive job markets.
The Bioprocess Engineering Graduate Certificate prepares you for diverse roles in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and related fields. Graduates gain specialized skills that align with growing industry demands.
Graduates of the Bioprocess Engineering Graduate Certificate are well-prepared to pursue careers across the rapidly growing biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries. With expertise in bioprocessing, business leadership, and emerging technologies, graduates can excel in technical, research, and managerial roles. Potential career titles include:
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Professor Aydin Berenjian joined Colorado State University in July 2023, bringing with him years of invaluable experience gained through his distinguished career in academia and industry across multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
Berenjian has a prolific research publication record, having authored numerous papers, books, and book chapters, contributing significantly to the scientific literature. His expertise and contributions have been recognized through the receipt of multiple grants and awards for research and teaching excellence. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident through the establishment of his own successful start-up.
Beyond his own research, he has made significant contributions to the scientific literature through prominent long-term editorial positions in several prestigious journals, and he currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Biotechnology.
Matt Kipper joined the faculty of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at CSU in the fall of 2006. Prof. Kipper earned B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. He also performed postdoctoral research at the National Institutes of Standards and Technology and the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Peccoud is the Abell Chair in Synthetic Biology in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Colorado State University. He also holds joint appointments in the Department of Systems Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Biomedical Engineering at Colorado State University. He is a member of the executive committee of the Cellular and Molecular Biology program.
Jean Peccoud came to Colorado State University from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech. He brought with him a diverse experience that includes working for Fortune 500 and start-up companies. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Synthetic Biology published by Oxford University Press. He is a member of the Engineering Biology Research Consortium Council and Security Working Group. He is the founder of GenoFAB, a technology startup whose mission is to increase the productivity of life science research by helping scientists produce more and better data accelerating the pace of product development and basic research.
| Fall semester | August 1 |
| Spring semester | January 5 |
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