# Biomanufacturing (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biotechnology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/biotechnology/

The biomanufacturing certificate expands on the skills and theoretical foundation presented in the bioprocess technology certificate to further prepare entry-level technicians for employment in the regulated environment of biomanufacturing. Technicians in this field must learn and implement laboratory procedures and use specialized laboratory equipment in the production of a cell-based product. Competency in organizational, computational, and communication skills is required. This program is designed to give students the theoretical background and practical experience necessary to work effectively in biomanufacturing at the entry level as well as to prepare them for advancement to the baccalaureate degree in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta College. Graduates of this program can expect to be employed in various capacities, including quality control, quality assurance, production, process development, and analytical testing.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to successfully perform a technical laboratory task common to the biomanufacturing environment by employing the appropriate equipment and tools, safely and effectively.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| BIO 105 | Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society | 3 |
| BTEC 107 | Exploring Biotechnology: Emerging Trends, Careers, and the Local Industry | 3 |
| BTEC 110 | Basic Techniques in Biotechnology | 5 |
| BTEC 120 | Business and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| BTEC 210 | Data Analysis with Excel | 1 |
| BTEC 211 | Technical Writing for Regulated Environments | 1 |
| BTEC 221 | Bioprocessing: Cell Culture and Scale-up | 1.5 |
| BTEC 222 | Bioprocessing: Large Scale Purification | 1.5 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II: For Science Majors | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| **Select two courses from the following:** | | 2 |
| BTEC 201 | Advanced Cell Culture |  |
| BTEC 203 | Techniques in DNA Amplification |  |
| BTEC 204 | Recombinant DNA |  |
| BTEC 206 | Principles of Separation and HPLC |  |
| BTEC 207 | Techniques in Immunochemistry and ELISA |  |
| BTEC 231 | Gene Editing Techniques: CRISPR-Cas9 |  |
| BTEC 232 | Principles of Flow Cytometry |  |
| BTEC 292 | Internship Studies |  |
| BTEC 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education |  |
| **Total Units** | | **39** |