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Certificate in Basic Microbiology

Name: Certificate in Basic Microbiology
Price: 3523.5 SGD

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

Course Reference: TGS-2022013155

S$3,524

About This Course

The course aims to equip adult learners with theoretical and technical competencies in applied microbiology, in medical diagnostic, environmental, pharmaceutical quality, and food testing laboratories.

The Specialist Diploma in Microbiology focuses on theoretical knowledge as well as practical applications using new and emerging technologies that is applied in the areas of applied microbiology, in medical diagnostic, environmental, pharmaceutical quality, and food testing laboratories. It equips the laboratory practitioners or participants with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles that include Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Assistant Laboratory Analyst and Quality Control Laboratory Analyst / Chemist / Microbiologist in Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing industries.

What You'll Learn

The Certificate in Basic Microbiology covers essential topics in microbiology, including the host-parasite relationship, immune system responses, and the biology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of infections caused by viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens. Participants will also learn about therapeutic agents, preventive strategies, and emerging illnesses. The curriculum includes practical training in diagnostic bacteriology and virology, providing participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in microbiological techniques.

Entry Requirements

Applicant must be a diploma or university graduate in the fields of life and chemical sciences, microbiology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, food science or health-related disciplines.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in healthcare, bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, chemical and biotesting sectors or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.