Course Types
Courses
MSc Courses
Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies
- Location:
- University of Sheffield
- Course Duration:
- 1 Year full-time
- Course Overview:
Develop the essential skills required for each step of the translational pathway of cell and gene therapy products, from discovery and vector design through to clinical trials and market authorisation. The course includes a 20-week hands-on project.
Course Information- Available Bursaries:
IHfGT bursaries available for 2025 intake: The Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies Network is offering a pair of bursaries worth £6,200 each for home fee-paying students starting an MSc in Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies in 2025.
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Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies
- Location:
- University College London
- Course Date:
- September 2025
- Course Duration:
- 1 year full-time (a part-time distance MSc equivalent is under development)
- Course Overview:
Rapid developments in the stem cell and gene therapy field have created skills shortages in this high-value manufacturing sector. This innovative and industrially-relevant MSc, which is co-developed and co-delivered by industry experts, provides key skills, practical training and expertise to develop future generations of engineers, scientists and business professionals with the breadth and depth required to manufacture and deliver 21st century medicines.
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Short Courses
Continuous Improvement into Cell & Gene Therapies
- Location:
- Online
- Course Date:
- Four 2-hour sessions taking place each Monday of November: 3rd , 10th, 17th and 24th November
- Course Overview:
NHS Blood and Transplant are offering a limited number of free places on an LCS accredited 2-hour Continuous Improvement (CI) Foundation course, delivered by an experienced CI facilitator, to introduce key concepts in continuous improvement (CI) and aimed at NHS staff or UK academic researchers working in cell & gene therapy. This course will provide an introduction to CI concepts and tools through the introduction of 5 Lean Principles, how to recognise waste, and the elements of a ‘Lean Cell’. The course will cover the following topics:
- Human Factors
- 6S principles
- Kanban Inventory Management
- Kamishibai for audit readiness
- Error Logging
- Problem Solving
You should apply if you:
- Work in the field of cell & gene therapy
- Work in the NHS or a UK academic organisation
- Want to gain an introduction to CI concepts and tools
- Can commit to attend the whole end to end programme
Example attendees: scientific/technical laboratory or pharmacy aseptic professionals, quality control/assurance specialists, PhD students or postdoctoral researchers.
Cell and Gene Therapy Bioprocessing (MBI Training, Bioprocess Industries)
- Location:
- UCL East
- Course Date:
- 2026 dates TBC
- Course Duration:
- 4 Days
- Course Overview:
Cell and Gene Therapy is fast becoming an established field that aims to utilize the power of cell-based medicines to deliver new therapies for the 21st Century. However, translating the discovery science into manufacturable products has so far been challenging and so multi-disciplinary engineers who possess unique skills are urgently needed to address the manufacture of these complex medicinal products.
This course addresses the real-world challenges of translating discoveries to the clinic in a way that is commercially viable. A series of lectures and interactive case studies will enable you to:
- Understand the distinctions of manufacturing cells compared with biologics
- Understand the challenges faced in advancing cell and gene therapies to clinic and the lessons learned from established companies
- Understand the impact of design and engineering considerations on cell and gene therapy manufacture
- Identify and define critical process parameters for different cell and gene therapy applications
- Knowledge and application of analytical toolsets for quality measurement
- Understand key implications to facilitate and expedite translation from laboratory to a manufacturing and clinical setting
Apprenticeships
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Online Learning
Manufacturing Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
- Location:
- Online
- Course Duration:
- Online learning, self-paced
- Course Overview:
This series of digital learning materials created by NHSBT provides an introduction to a range of topics relating to the manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
Module 1: Production of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Module 2: Raw Materials in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Module 3: Video series: Production of Viral Vectors
Module 4: Video series: Production of Plamids
For any questions or feedback regarding the training material, please email .
*Please note these materials are hosted on the NHS Learning Hub, which is free to access for anyone with an NHS or ac.uk email address. Further info on eligibility can be found here.
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Gene therapy: Development of Preclinical and Clinical Studies and Associated Regulatory Processes
- Location:
- Online
- Course Duration:
- Online, self-paced
- Course Overview:
This course outlines the development of novel investigational Gene Therapy Medicinal Products (GTMPs), looking at preclinical and clinical study design as well as associated regulation. Although this course centres on gene therapies, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and genetic therapies will be discussed due to their similarities in translational development.
The course starts by outlining the importance of planning ahead due to the complexity of GTMP development. Following this, various stages of preclinical and clinical development are covered. Additionally the process of seeking market authorisation will be addressed as well as the need for long term follow up. Regulatory processes, requirements, and guidance for GTMP development will be highlighted throughout the course to provide a comprehensive overview of the differing regulations from global health authorities.
For instructions on how to set up an account and enroll onto the course: click here.
To access the course, visit the Sheffield External Courses site here and search for "Gene therapy: Development of Preclinical and Clinical Studies and Associated Regulatory Processes".
For any technical issues with signing up or using Blackboard Ultra, please contact . For any questions regarding the course content, please contact Janine () or Guillaume ().
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MBI: Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & Manufacture (Online)
- Location:
- Online
- Course Duration:
- Self-paced learning through a combination of lectures, animation videos and quizzes. From the date of enrolment, delegates can access online materials for up to 9 months allowing for flexible study.
- Course Overview:
This online course focuses on the development of gene therapeutics with emphasis on viral delivery, GMP and process and facility design as well as manufacture and commercialisation of gene therapies. Themes include the use of viruses and vectors and their production, bioreactors and biomanufacture and regulation of gene therapies.
This course enables the learner to:
- Identify diseases where gene therapy may be applicable
- Understand key elements of virology in creating gene therapies
- Understand the importance of vector biology in gene therapies
- Understand the principles of good manufacturing practice
- Fundamentals of upstream and downstream processing
- Recognise regulatory and ethical issues relating to gene therapy
- Identify and recognise challenges in gene therapies
Non-members will charged £950.00 with discounts to SMEs (10%) and Educational Institutions (15%).
For all queries in regards to this course please contact: .
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CPD Module: Management of Clinical Services
- Location:
- Fully distance learning with a combination of online materials, live webinars and group tutorials.
- Course Date:
- 2025-26
- Course Overview:
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offer a 30 credit standalone CPD module in Management of Clinical Services. The module aims to develop critical evaluation with respect to service provision enhancement through the application of leadership and management theory and understanding of regulation and quality enhancement, with the aim of improving organisational value. This is a level 7 standalone module that can also be part of the MSc course in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation delivered in collaboration between NHSBT and University of West England UWE.
This course is taught via distance learning with a combination of online materials, live webinars and group tutorials.
Course Information- Available Bursaries:
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies have two bursaries available to support individuals working or studying in the Advanced Therapies sector. Bursaries cover 50% of the module fee to access the 30 credit CPD module in Management of Clinical Services. This CPD module is a 30 credit module that can be taken as a standalone or as part of the MSc course in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation, provided in partnership with University of West England.
Please note that applications for the bursaries are separate from the application to the CPD module itself.
To apply for the bursary please download the application form and submit to . Deadline for applications is Monday 16 June 2025.
To apply for the CPD module please follow the instruction on this link: Management of Clinical Services - Professional/Short course - UWE Bristol: Courses
These bursaries, funded by the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies, are aimed at people working or aspiring to work in the cell and gene therapy field. Please direct any questions to .
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