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Bioprocess Essentials: Host Cell Protein Clearance

This course provides dives into Host Cell Protein (HCP) clearance, essential for ensuring product purity in biopharmaceuticals. It is tailored for professionals in bioprocessing, process design and quality management.

 

Course overview

HCPs can pose significant risks to product safety and efficacy if not adequately controlled. This course covers the principles of HCPs, clearance strategies and the regulatory standards governing their management. Learners will gain the skills to design and optimise HCP clearance processes in line with industry standards.

What are the top five reasons to study this course?

  • Understand the role of HCPs in product safety and quality.
  • Learn effective strategies to clear HCPs in biopharmaceutical processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements for HCP management.
  • Gain practical knowledge applicable in quality control and process development roles.
  • Learn from leading experts in the field at the National Horizons Centre.

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Course details

What you study

Host Cell Proteins: introduction to the nature and significance of HCPs in bioprocessing.

Clearance Strategies: explore upstream and downstream approaches to HCP removal.

Analytical Methods: learn about the tools used to monitor and quantify HCP levels.

Regulatory Considerations: understand the compliance standards for HCP clearance.

How you learn

All learning takes place online, offering a flexible environment tailored to your schedule. With content designed by industry experts, the course focuses on practical knowledge without the pressure of assessments. You engage deeply with the material, knowing that the learning is application-focused and designed for working professionals.

How you are assessed

There are no formal assessments, giving you the chance to learn key concepts without the added pressure of graded assignments, and allowing you to focus on applying the knowledge to your professional context.

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

No prerequisites to entry for this course.

 

Employability

Career opportunities

You can pursue careers in bioprocessing, quality assurance and regulatory affairs, focusing on the management and clearance of impurities in biopharmaceuticals.

 
 

Part-time

2024/25 entry

Fee for applicants:
£65

  • 100% online
  • Start date: TBC

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