CourseEstablished
Mycelium Biomaterials & Packaging
Grow mycelium composites on agricultural residues and turn them into compostable packaging, from strain choice to moulding and testing.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Biotechnology
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- How Mycelium Binds Materials
- Species and Substrate Selection
PHASE 2
Practice
- Sterilisation, Inoculation and Moulding
- Growth, Drying and Heat Inactivation
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Mechanical and Moisture Testing
- End of Life: Compostability and Standards
What you will be able to do
Mycelium Biomaterials & Packaging
By the end you will have worked through:
- How Mycelium Binds Materials
- Species and Substrate Selection
- Sterilisation, Inoculation and Moulding
- Growth, Drying and Heat Inactivation
- Mechanical and Moisture Testing
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Mycelium Biomaterials & Packaging?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Mycelium Biomaterials & Packaging taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Mycelium Biomaterials & Packaging?
The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Biomaterials.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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All biotechnology programmesKeep branching.
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Admissions & Fees
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.