Production of Biopharmaceuticals
Course Start: September 1, 2027
(TFTB53) In the course, the students will learn what the different classes of biological drugs (biopharmaceuticals) are, what distinguishes biological drugs from other types of drugs, and how different classes of biopharmaceuticals are produced.
Course info
- Type: University Course
- Organization: Linköpings Universitet
- Start Date: September 1, 2027
- Language: English
- Place: Linköping
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Students will learn how different types of biological drugs can be produced biotechnologically on different scales, from early development phase to industrial or patient-specific production, and how the nature of the drug affects its production process. Students will also gain an insight into different types of host cells used for the production of biological drugs, with a focus on eukaryotic cell systems, as well as knowledge of different methods for purification and quality control of different products. Particular emphasis will be placed on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and how these specific types of biological drugs are produced and used.
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
- Describe the different types of biological drugs, their properties, and their production process and explain how the properties of the biological drugs affect the production process.
- Explain Quality by Design approaches and apply them to the development of biological drugs production processes.
- Critique existing production processes and select the most appropriate approaches.
- Create production processes for existing and new biological drugs and reflect on the theorical bases of their design.
Course code: TFTB53
Course format: University Master’s Course
Course duration: 6 ECTS