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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course in vivid detail provides students with an understanding of- disease, science, and technology with respect to biotechnology-oriented companies. It provides the knowledge a candidate requires to build business models and financing structures to ensure growth in the genre of clinical development and drug discovery.

The Science and Business of Biotechnology certification course by edX will provide students with ground knowledge to felicitate patients with access to enhanced and improved therapy techniques. The biotechnology course will teach and guide candidates to apply financial knowledge and techniques like- securitization, derivatives, and portfolio theory in the context of biomedical advancement to lower the risk of financial loss and ensure more effective business progress.

The Science and Business of Biotechnology training programme will cover the basic financial structure and analysis in the field of pharmaceutical organizations and biotech firms. The course will also teach students to evaluate business possibilities, potential startups, and capital budgeting concerning biopharmaceutical firms. The students will find two study tracks namely audit and verified when trying to enroll and learn this course. Choosing any of the tracks will allow learning at the speed of the candidates but the time for course material access and completion certificate shall be different. The audit track will not provide any certificate and offer a small window for learning the certification course. On the other hand, candidates who want unlimited access and certification of completion will have to choose the verified track.

The Highlights

Certification by edX
16-week course tenure
Free access
Course co-hosted by MITx
Verified certificate.
10-12-hour course per week
Self-paced on student’s time
Video lectures
Intermediate level
Instructors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Online training
Shareable Certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4069	yes	MIT Cambridge

The course fee of The Science and Business of Biotechnology certification fee by edX is-

Particular	Amount in INR
Course Fee	Rs. 4,069 /-

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualification Details

The students can get themselves registered for The Science and Business of Biotechnology certification by edX at no extra cost. But to avail of the certificate, he/she is required to pay a specific amount. Further information with regard to certification will be made available to students during the course tenure.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Microbiology

After completing The Science and Business of Biotechnology certification syllabus by edX students will learn the following-

Students will learn to develop drugs.
Candidates will learn the basics of financing a biotech firm.
He/she will learn to analyze the financial aspect of life science.
Students will learn the working ethics of biotechnology
Learners will develop their skills in machine learning and analytics with regard to healthcare.
Students will have their base built-in capital investment and business models.
Candidates will also learn gene editing.
Nucleic acid therapies will be learned by the students.
He/she will have their skills developed in gene therapy.
Students will learn more about diversification in the field of biotechnology.

Who it is for

BiochemistBiochemical EngineerClinical Research CoordinatorScientistLecturerResearch AssociateBiotechnologist

The Science and Business of Biotechnology by edX is recommended to every student who is interested in-

Candidates who are willing to pursue further education in the biomedical genre like a biochemical engineer.
Students pursuing a career in biological engineering.
Professionals working in financial engineering in biotechnology.
Students who are interested to learn more about innovations in the field of biotechnology as biotechnologists.
Others include microbiologist, lecturer, research associate, and scientist.

Application Details

For the candidate to register in The Science and Business of Biotechnology classes by edX please follow the mentioned steps:

Please click on the URL to open the official website and begin with the learning journey by clicking the “enrol” button- https://www.edx.org/course/the-science-and-business-of-biotechnology

Step 1: If the candidate is having a pre-existing account then please click on the “sign-in” button.

If you do not have a pre-registered account then-

Step 2: Create your new account using your “apple account” or “Facebook account” or “Google account” or “Microsoft account.

Or, else do the listed procedure-

Step 3: Please mention your full name in the given space.

Step 4: Provide your public user name in the box provided.

Step 5: Candidates are required to provide their email.

Step 6: Please give a strong password to protect your account.

Step 7: Please provide the country and region of your residence.

Step 8: Candidates are required to agree with “terms and conditions” and “privacy policy”

Step 9: Students are required to agree with the provision to provide additional information during the course period.

Step 10: Please click on the “create account”.

The candidate has now successfully created their account. Enjoy the learning journey.

The Syllabus

Intro to the Science of Biotech and Healthcare Finance

Therapeutic Recombinant Proteins; Present Value

AAV Vectors & In Vivo Gene Therapy; Capital Budgeting

Ex Vivo Gene Therapy; Stocks and Bonds

Nucleic Acid Therapies; The CAPM & Diversification

Gene Editing; Options

Clinical Trials

Antibody Generation; Venture Capital & New Business Models

Monoclonal Antibodies; Securitization

Cancer Immunotherapeutic; Healthcare Analytics

New Cell Therapies; Pricing, Value & Ethics

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the course?

The course on The Science and Business of Biotechnology online course by edX will continue for a period of 16-weeks and students are required to attain a class of 10-12 hours per week.

2: Who will provide the certificate?

The certificate will be verified and provided by edX. The entire course is partnered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

3: Will I get a refund if I do not complete the course?

The refund policy is mentioned in detail in the “terms and condition” section of the official website. Please read about it in detail. And if doubts persist, contact with authority.

4: Can I add the certificate in my CV?

Yes, the student can add the certificate to his/her resume and CV. Also, candidates can share their certificate details on professional platforms like- LinkedIn.

5: Can the course be accessed from everywhere?

No, because of the existing US sanctions the course is not available in the countries- Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, and Iran. We as a team, edX regrets such hindrances caused during providing education.

6: Are there any prerequisites for the course?

No, for pursuing The Certification Course on The Science and Business of Biotechnology by edX there are no prerequisites. However, please keep an eye on the official page to keep yourself updated.

7: When will I gain access to study materials?

As soon as the student gets enrolled in the certification programme then he/she will immediately gain access to the study materials and video lectures.

8: Is there placement assistance?

The candidate is requested to please read about the programme benefits and “terms and conditions” section to clarify their doubts in this regard. However, if doubt persists please contact the management.

9: What is the exam schedule?

The examination schedule and course routine will be provided to every student once they get themselves enrolled for the course.