University of Tampa Bay (UTB) — Pharmaceutical Education Reimagined · Est. February 2026
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School of Pharma Sciences · Career Track

Downstream Bioprocess Scientist

A mid-career track (9-12 months) preparing you for downstream bioprocessing roles, combining an advanced bioprocessing course sequence with equipment qualification and portfolio strategy. Completing the track earns the Bioprocessing Certificate.

Duration
9–12 months
Courses
8 Courses
Certificate
Bioprocessing Certificate
School
School of Pharma Sciences

Your Course Roadmap

01
MFG-103
Downstream Processing and Purification
02
MFG-104
Viral Clearance and Inactivation
03
MFG-105
Sterile Processing and Aseptic Techniques
04
ENG-101
Equipment Qualification Fundamentals
05
MFG-201
Advanced Bioprocessing Strategies
06
MFG-202
Continuous Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
07
MFG-203
Technology Transfer and Scale-Up
08
BUS-201
Advanced Portfolio Strategy

8 courses in sequence · leading to the Bioprocessing Certificate

CERTIFICATE EARNED

Certificate: Bioprocessing Certificate

Duration
9–12 months
Credits
8 Courses
Tuition Band
$3,500–$4,500
Awarded By
School of Pharma Sciences
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Domains Covered in This Track

Skills You Will Gain

Downstream processing & purification Viral clearance & inactivation Sterile & aseptic processing Equipment qualification Continuous manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Technology transfer & scale-up Chromatography operations

By the End of This Track, You Can…

01Design and run downstream purification trains for biologic drug substances
02Plan viral clearance studies and defend them to regulators
03Execute technology transfer and scale-up from bench to commercial scale
04Apply continuous-manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts to bioprocessing
05Operate aseptically within sterile processing suites

Ready to Become a Downstream Bioprocess Scientist?

Your track. Your courses. Your certificate. UTB makes the path clear — from day one.

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