Biotechnology BioManufacturing (Non-credit)

Durham County has over 20 major biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical company and 35 biosciences related industries.

The BioManufacturing program includes the following courses (see course descriptions and class schedule listed below):

Prerequisites

BioWork 3.0: Must be 18 years of age or older; and show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associate’s degree or higher.

GMP and SOP: no prerequisite

BioCertification Boot Camp: Prerequisite: BioWork certificate

Email prerequisites documents to biotechce@durhamtech.edu

Textbooks

The BioWork 3.0 textbook is included in the course fee and must be picked up on campus the Saturday after the first day of class. Students will receive an email after registering to coordinate a pickup day and time.

Registration

Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration (see above).

• Complete the BioWork online educational session and complete the form at the end to inform the program director. Select Durham Tech as your preferred college.
   
• Complete a Continuing Education Registration form. 
  
  If paying online: email the registration form to biotechce@durhamtech.edu. They will contact you with online payment instructions.
  
  Payments made by check or money order: Mailed the registration form to:
  
  Durham Technical Community College
  1637 Lawson Street
  Durham, NC 27701
  ATTN: Business Office

Financial Assistance

Residents of North Carolina can apply for the STWD Grant.

Additional Assistance

• Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
   
• Computer and Internet Assistance: View information about discounted computers and internet or how to request a loaner laptop. 

BULLS Scholarship

The Durham Tech Biotechnology Biomanufacturing Program has partnered with Made in Durham to create the Building Up Local Life Sciences (BULLS) program in order to offer training and certifications to young adults interested in pursuing a career in Durham’s growing Life Sciences industry.

• Covers $10,000 over an 18-week period (tuition, course fees, BioWork certification exam costs, and living expenses). This is not a loan, it is a scholarship paying bi-monthly stipends
• Guarantees job interviews for all BULLS graduates
• Provides seamless BioWork credit transfer to associate and bachelor’s degree options in Biomanufacturing

Eligibility

The BULLS Program is an equity-centered initiative that seeks to recruit underrepresented students. To qualify for the program, applicants must:

• Be 18-25 years old
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency
• Must reside in Durham county
• Upon employment, be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check

Requirements

• Submit an application by the due date. 
• Commit to the program full-time
• Successfully complete the Biotechnology Biomanufacturing (non-credit) program
• Earn an industry recognized BioWork certificate

Information Sessions

The information session is designed for participants to learn more about the BULLS Academy as well as ask any questions they may have. There will be representation from Durham Tech and Made in Durham program coordinators. The link lets you join the Zoom session.

• Thursday, January 12, 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 26, 5:00 p.m.

Apply

Apply Now The application deadline is 5 pm, February 1, 2023.

Students from Durham Tech and Wake Tech can take advantage of shared resources and opportunities offered by a new collaboration called RTP Bio.

The certificate from Durham Tech is a full package. It not only gives you job specific knowledge but also guides and supports you landing an interview.

— Ritu Mathur; Read NC BioWorks feature about Ritu