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[NP-ADMP1-C3] Post Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Part of Advanced Diploma in Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology (ADMP1)

Offered by School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Advanced Diploma

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Area of interest
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Science

About Course

Course Objectives

The PDC in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (PDC-BPM) provides learners with hands-on skills in the production of biopharmaceuticals, starting from mammalian cell culture, raw material processing, bioreactor fermentation, to cell harvesting and end product purification. The Drug Formulation module focuses on principles and practices in formulating and testing of pharmaceutical products.

Course Description

The Post Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Part of Advanced Diploma in Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology (ADMP1) is a part-time CET course, consist of the following modules:
1. Mammalian Cell Culture (36 hrs)
2. Upstream Processing (36 hrs)
3. Downstream Processing (36 hrs)
4. Drug Formulation (45 hrs)

Course 
Schedule

Class Day(s): Mon - Fri (3-4 evenings per week)
Time: 6:30pm to 9.30pm
Delivery mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2022014351

Post-Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Downstream Processing (NP-013221)
The module will cover the purification of recombinant proteins. Topics will include large scale cell separation and affinity, ion exchange and gel filtration chromatography. Issues relating to the packing of columns and the selection of column packings will also be covered.
Drug Formulation (NP-013222)
This module focuses on the design and formulation of two-phase pharmaceutical products, including suspensions, emulsions and solid pharmaceutical products, particularly as they relate to the formation sterile drugs. Topics include drug formulations, processing of sterile drug formulations, preparation of pharmaceuticals, specialised dosage forms, GMP and Validation.
Mammalian Cell Culture (NP-013219)
This module equips students with strong aseptic techniques and an understanding of the application of cell cultures in biopharmaceutical production and research and development. Topics include types of sterilisation methods, preparation of media and maintenance of cell cultures.
Upstream Processing (NP-013220)
The module will provide an overview of the processes involved in producing biopharmaceuticals from raw materials. The module will cover cells as biocatalysts, applications of recombinant technology, cell banking, bioreactors, bioreactor operation and factors involved in the scale up of animal cell cultures from flask to reactor. Issues relating to end product accumulation and the quantitation of cell growth will also be covered. Practical sessions will include the methods of enumerating cell populations and the operation of laboratory scale bioreactors.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Local Polytechnic Diploma/ Degree in technical disciplines such as Science, Engineering or Information Technology.
and

Highest qualification

-
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

Local Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in a non-engineering / non-technology disciplines.
and

Highest qualification

A Credit or a minimum grade of C6 in GCE “O” level Science Subject.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Total course fee
Full Course fee $5,553.44 $5,553.44
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $555.34 $555.34
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $578.26 $578.26
PR Sponsored by SME $578.26 $578.26
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $833.01 $833.01
Singapore PR $2,221.38 $2,221.38
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $5,553.44 $5,553.44

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.