Diploma in Industrial Enzymes & Biocatalysis
Master the discovery, production, formulation and application of fungal enzymes across food, feed, detergent, textile and biorefinery industries.
Programme identification
- 1.1Programme name
- Diploma in Industrial Enzymes & Biocatalysis
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Diploma
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Fungal Biotechnology & Biomaterials. A Fungaris programme of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 6 months (24 weeks) · 192 hours in total · 8 modules of 24 hours · 24 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own programme, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: 11 January 2027 to 25 June 2027. Enrolment closes on 4 January 2027. Following intake: 12 April 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Programme description
This diploma covers the full life of fungal industrial enzymes: discovery, production, formulation and application. Across eight modules you study enzyme structure, function and kinetics, discovery and screening of fungal enzymes, expression hosts and strain development, and production processes. You then learn recovery, formulation and stabilisation, followed by applications in food and feed, in detergents, textiles and pulp, and in biorefineries, together with the regulatory approval of enzyme products.
Enzymes are among the most mature and commercially successful products of fungal biotechnology, and companies need people who connect laboratory discovery with application performance and customer needs. The diploma suits biochemists, application scientists and staff already working in the enzyme industry who want a deeper and wider understanding. Sessions are taught live by professionals in enzyme development and application. For the final project, students develop an enzyme product concept for a defined application, covering enzyme choice or discovery strategy, production host, formulation, performance testing and regulatory requirements.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in biotechnology, useful in areas such as enzyme manufacturing, food and feed, household care, biorefining.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This programme gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgement and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the programme able to apply its content professionally and with judgement. In short:
Master the discovery, production, formulation and application of fungal enzymes across food, feed, detergent, textile and biorefinery industries.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Enzyme Structure, Function and Kinetics; Fungal Enzyme Discovery and Screening; Expression Hosts and Strain Development.
- Put them into practice: Enzyme Production Processes; Recovery, Formulation and Stabilisation; Food and Feed Applications.
- Apply everything to a real case: Detergent, Textile and Pulp Applications; Biorefinery Enzymes and Regulatory Approval.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your tutor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Characterise enzyme activity and kinetics for application decisions.
- Plan discovery and screening for new fungal enzymes.
- Select expression hosts and production routes for an enzyme.
- Formulate enzymes for stability in target applications.
- Navigate regulatory approval for enzyme products.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Biochemists, application scientists and enzyme industry staff.
4.2Entry requirements
Some basics in biochemistry or biology are expected, for example from a degree, an introductory course or work in the enzyme sector.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Application scientist at an enzyme company
- Enzyme development scientist
- Technical service specialist in food or detergent industries
- Product manager for industrial enzymes
- Regulatory specialist for food enzymes
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Enzyme Structure, Function and Kinetics | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 02 | Fungal Enzyme Discovery and Screening | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 03 | Expression Hosts and Strain Development | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 04 | Enzyme Production Processes | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 05 | Recovery, Formulation and Stabilisation | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 06 | Food and Feed Applications | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 07 | Detergent, Textile and Pulp Applications | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| 08 | Biorefinery Enzymes and Regulatory Approval | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 192 |
8 modules × 24 hours = 192 hours: 48 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Protein structure and catalysis
- Kinetics and inhibition
- Assays and activity units
- Sources of new enzymes
- Metagenomics and genome mining
- Screening methods
- Aspergillus and Trichoderma hosts
- Expression optimisation
- Production strain development
- Submerged production processes
- Solid-state production
- Process optimisation
- Downstream recovery
- Liquid and solid formulations
- Stabilisation strategies
- Baking, brewing and dairy enzymes
- Starch and sugar processing
- Feed enzymes
- Detergent enzymes
- Textile processing
- Pulp and paper applications
- Cellulases for biomass conversion
- Enzyme safety evaluation
- Food enzyme approvals
5.3Company placement
This programme does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
An enzyme product concept for a defined application covering discovery, host, formulation, performance testing and regulation.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your tutor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 8 hours a week for 24 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Assessment combines participation in live sessions, module exercises including data interpretation and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your tutor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the Biotechnology school coordinates the content and quality of this programme. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The tutor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Diploma Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrolment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
- A short CV or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrolment for the intake starting on 11 January 2027 is open until 4 January 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: £1,120
- Full payment before the start: £896 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation (£448) and 6 monthly instalments of £112.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organisation. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the programme and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for cancelling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrolment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Diploma in Industrial Enzymes & Biocatalysis?
Some basics in biochemistry or biology are expected, for example from a degree, an introductory course or work in the enzyme sector.
How is Diploma in Industrial Enzymes & Biocatalysis taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Assessment combines participation in live sessions, module exercises including data interpretation and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
What is the final project?
An enzyme product concept for a defined application covering discovery, host, formulation, performance testing and regulation.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Diploma in Industrial Enzymes & Biocatalysis?
The natural next step is Master in Fungal Biotechnology.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This programme does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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