Animal Cell Culture Technology for the Production of Biologics

About this programme

Protein drugs or biopharmaceuticals are taking an increasing part among therapeutic drugs world-wide. Furthermore, a large majority of these are produced from animal cell cultivation based processes. This course gives the fundaments of animal cell cultivation for the production of protein drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, and how these processes are developed, for which practical application is given through simulation software. Please note that Students not located in Sweden may have problems attending a course at KTH. You could meet obstacles if you're required to pay fees or if you do not have a Swedish Mobile BankID. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. The course teaches theory and methodology in the field of cell technology applied to animal cells. The student also receives practical training with the support of computer simulation in Completed bachelor's degree and/or courses in biochemistry, cell biology or microbiology and chemistry totaling at least 30 credits. Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.