Become BioLingual
The BioLingual program is a 4-week intensive that enables MBAs and engineers to gain an understanding of the science and the language behind Biotech in order to work in this emerging field.
What You Gain
Active Learning: Get practical learning opportunities through interactive activities during the live sessions.
Hands-On Analysis: Learn how the latest technologies can be used to engineer biological solutions within a given problem-set
Access to Networking & Job Opportunities: Develop your network and meet District 3 startups and biotech scientists looking for co-founders and team members.
“We are witnessing the rapid emergence of the bioeconomy revolution that is set to define the next decades with innovations in synthetic biology, genomics, biological engineering, and much more. There’s a blue ocean of opportunities to work in this field.”
Xavier-Henri Hervé, Founder & Executive Director of District 3
Program
The program is composed of 8 units offered online via live streaming. Each unit is a 2 hour session with at least 30 minutes dedicated to activities to be completed throughout the lectures. Instructors will moderate activities during online sessions; participants will be required to work on interactive activities and pre-reads.
The units will cover the following topics:
Unit 1 – What is Synthetic Biology?
Unit 2 – Macromolecules
Unit 3 – Gene expression
Unit 4 – Biotechnology
Unit 5 – Enzymes and Enzymatic Pathways
Unit 6 – An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 7 – An Introduction to Immunology
Unit 8 – The Future of Translational Research in Biotech
The program will culminate with a speed networking session with biotech scientists and founders looking for team members for their startups.
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FAQs
You are eligible if you have completed or are currently completing an MBA or an engineering degree. You must be willing to commit a minimum of 7 hours per week.
The program is from July 6-29, 2020. The live sessions will be held online on Mondays and Wednesday from 7-9 pm.
The only cost is an administrative fee of $20 due upon admittance to the program.
No, this program does not require any preliminary knowledge in the field.
This program does not give you credits towards your degree, but you will receive a certificate of completion.