Biotechnology BioManufacturing (Continuing Education)

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

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

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

Prerequisites

BioWork 3.0: Students 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. Deadline for Registration and payments is 48 hours prior to the class start date. After that time, they will no longer be accepted. You will need to submit a payment to be seated in the class. Once you receive the requested financial assistance (see the financial assistance section below), your payment will be refunded back to you. 
  
  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

• BULLS Scholarship (information listed below).
• ConnectFund Grants 
• Continuing Education Equity by Design Tuition Plus Grant (CEED+)
• Food and Nutrition Services Training Program

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. 

Durham Public School Seniors

A new BTC-3200J BioWork DPS course is available through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program (see the Math and Science pathway). View the course description at the bottom of this page or email ccp@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding this course or registration process.

BULLS Scholarship

The BULLS Life Sciences Academy is an initiative and partnership between Durham Tech and Made in Durham that helps support young adults in pursuing a career in the life sciences industry by providing scholarships to help individuals successfully complete Durham Tech’s Biotechnology Biomanufacturing program.

• Earn academic and life stipends over a 17-week period (covers tuition, course fees, Process Technician Certification fees, and living expenses). This is not a loan; it is a scholarship that pays monthly stipends!
• Guarantees one-on-one academic and job search support for all BULLS participants
• Articulate credit towards Durham Tech’s Biotechnology AAS Degree (2-year associate in applied science degree program)
   

Eligibility

The BULLS Life Sciences Academy is an equity-centered initiative that seeks to recruit underrepresented students. BULLS Life Sciences Academy participants must:

• Be 18-25 years old
• Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED or HiSET)
• Must reside in Durham County
• Be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
   

Requirements

Every individual interested in participating in the BULLS Life Sciences Academy must complete the following:

• Attend a mandatory BULLS Information Session (see BULLS Academy website for upcoming dates)
• Complete the mandatory BioWork e-Learning Session (Link shared at BULLS Info Session)
• Submit the BULLS Life Sciences Academy application by the due date

Once students are accepted into the BULLS Life Sciences Academy, participants should strive to complete the following goals:

• Commit to the program full-time
• Successfully complete Durham Tech’s Biotechnology Biomanufacturing (non-credit) program and earn the industry recognized BioWork certificate
• Participate in locally sponsored industry engagement and networking events as well as career and hiring fairs

Read more in the WRAL article BULLS program provides equitable access to careers in life sciences or visit the Made in Durham BULLS Academy website.

Apply

Applicants must attend a mandatory BULLS information session to receive the application link. 

Visit the Made in Durham BULLS Academy website for upcoming dates and the link to join the online meeting.