# Bioprocess Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biotechnology

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

This certificate provides a foundation in, and practical application of, the technologies employed by biotechnology companies engaged in the production of cell-derived products from small to large scales. Through a combination of applied lecture and hands-on laboratory instruction, students acquire the confidence, competence, and compliance for technical work in a regulated environment.

Bioprocess technologies encompass the operation of specialized equipment and instrumentation used to produce biopharmaceuticals or reagents utilized by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research labs. Students learn to grow a variety of cells, express a biomolecule of interest, and recover the desired biomolecule through a series of purification steps. They learn to follow good manufacturing practices by maintaining records in order to comply with quality system requirements and government regulations. This certificate is designed for bioprocess-technician skill development as well as professional development for those already employed in the industry.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

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

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| BTEC 110 | Basic Techniques in Biotechnology | 5 |
| BTEC 120 | Business and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology | 3 |
| 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 |
| **Select at least one course from the following:** | | 1-3 |
| BTEC 107 | Exploring Biotechnology: Emerging Trends, Careers, and the Local Industry |  |
| BTEC 210 | Data Analysis with Excel |  |
| BTEC 232 | Principles of Flow Cytometry |  |
| BTEC 292 | Internship Studies |  |
| BTEC 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education |  |
| **Total Units** | | **13-15** |