Bioprocess Technology
Career Outlook Pathways Program Description
Career Outlook
Pathways
Short-Term
- BioWork Process Technician Certificate – 8 weeks
- Bioprocess Technology Certificate – 1 semester
Transfer Options
Approved Prior Learning Equivalencies
Students enrolled in pre-approved continuing education training courses may request awarded credit in corresponding curriculum programs. They must first register, pay, and pass the continuing education course with a grade of satisfactory. In order to request awarded credit, the student must be enrolled in the corresponding curriculum program.
The credit will be awarded by the appropriate department with a grade of “PR”, Credit for Prior Learning. The credit hours of the course will count toward graduation at VGCC but may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
CE Course Taken | Equivalent CU Course | Credit Hours Awarded | Effective Date |
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BTC 3200 BioWork Process Technician, 12.8 CEUs | BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices | 5 | June 1, 2016 |
Program Description
The VGCC Bioprocess Technology Programs will prepare students to work in various laboratory roles and as manufacturing process technicians in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Graduates will help attract economic growth to Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties as companies desire to open and expand in the area with a well-trained workforce. Be part of North Carolina’s growing biotechnology industry! Enroll Today!
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