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Professional Certificate

Scientific Research & Laboratory Practice

Develop an understanding of scientific communication, analytical chemistry and molecular laboratory methodologies relevant to research practice.

£549.00
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3 coursesOnline learningSelf-paced
Programme overview

Connect knowledge.
Deepen your expertise.

This programme combines scientific writing, analytical chemistry and molecular biology techniques. Learners examine scientific communication, analytical approaches and molecular laboratory methodologies relevant to biological and chemical research.

CPD
Who this programme is for

Designed for curious minds

Undergraduate and postgraduate students, laboratory professionals, early-career researchers, biomedical scientists and biotechnology learners.

Learning outcomes

What you will achieve

  • Explain principles of effective scientific writing and communication.
  • Describe structure and purpose of common scientific documents.
  • Identify foundational concepts and methods used in analytical chemistry.
  • Examine molecular biology techniques and applications in laboratory research.
  • Discuss the importance of scientific communication and analytical methodologies in research practice.
Programme curriculum

Your connected learning pathway

Explore each included course and the knowledge it brings to your programme.

01
Course 1

Scientific Writing

This course is a guide to scientific writing. The course touches upon different facets and types of scientific writing and presents a succinct overview of the different aspects that need to be considered while engaging in scientific writing activities.

What you’ll learn
  • Learn about the appropriate use of scientific terminology, units, and illustrations.
  • Gain insight into experimental research, data collection, and data analysis.
  • Learn how to conduct a literature search.
  • Get to know about various forms of scientific writing such as structuring a thesis and drafting research manuscripts for publication.
  • Become aware of the ethical and plagiarism issues in scientific writing.
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02
Course 2

Foundations of Analytical Chemistry

This intermediate-level course introduces the core principles of analytical chemistry and explores how these concepts are applied in real-world laboratory and clinical settings.

What you’ll learn
  • Understand the fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry.
  • Become familiar with analytical techniques commonly used in laboratories.
  • Explore chromatographic methods for separation and identification of analytes.
  • Learn about powerful spectroscopic techniques with industrial applications.
  • Understand quality control and quality assurance, and learn to identify sources of error.
  • Understand why accuracy and precision are critical in analytical measurements and how they affect the reliability of results.
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03
Course 3

Molecular Biology Techniques

This course is a beginner’s guide to the various experimental techniques used in molecular biology research. To conduct laboratory research in molecular biology, a researcher must be proficient in basic wet lab techniques. This course provides practical guidance on the key concepts behind these techniques and teaches learners how to perform them in laboratory settings.

What you’ll learn
  • The basic concepts underlying various molecular biology techniques.
  • How to prepare bacterial cell cultures, perform transformations, and screen transformants.
  • How to isolate nucleic acids from different sources and their purification techniques.
  • An overview of analytical techniques, including protein and nucleic acid sequencing.
  • The role of recombinant DNA technology in advancing animal and plant biotechnology.
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Your achievement

Recognise your learning

Individual course certificates

Earn a certificate for each successfully completed CPD-accredited course.

CBEHx Professional Certificate

Complete all included courses to qualify for an additional consolidated programme certificate.

Support your professional development

Connect your knowledge

Study complementary scientific subjects together to build a broader understanding of the field.

Learn at your own pace

Fit online learning around your research, studies or professional commitments.

Recognise your learning

Keep your completed course certificates and programme certificate together in your learning space.

Our Students

Our students come from different organisations around the world including:

Organisations our students come from, as shown on the CBEHx home page

INNOVATION DRIVES SCIENCE FORWARD

We are proud to partner with the leading In2scienceUK. This is a step that drives us towards achieving our mission of empowering people with quality education and knowledge worldwide.

EMPOWERING PROGRESS THROUGH INNOVATION

Proud to provide specialised training to leading organisations worldwide.

Oxford Biomedica, CDI, Sangamo Therapeutics, ViennaLab and Animal & Plant Health Agency
Your next step

Enrol in this programme

One programme purchase

£549.00
  • All 3 included courses
  • Individual course certificates
  • Additional program certificate on completion
  • 365 days of course access

Enrolment will be available soon.

Annual membership

Go further with annual access

Eligible annual subscribers can access this programme alongside the wider course library.

£699.00 / year
  • Get 3 months free with annual access
  • Most learners complete 10–16 courses in 6 months
  • Serious learners choose annual
  • Build expertise across advanced bioscience topics with structured CPD learning
A little more clarity

Common questions

Will I receive a certificate for each course?

Yes. You will receive an individual CPD-accredited certificate for each successfully completed course. Once you have completed all courses in the programme, you will also receive an additional CBEHx Professional Certificate recognising the full learning pathway and its combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Are the courses CPD-accredited?

Yes. Each course included in the programme is individually CPD-accredited. The additional consolidated Professional Certificate is issued by CBEHx and records the courses completed and their combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Can my previous learning count?

No. Courses purchased or completed individually before enrolling in a Professional Certificate Programme do not count towards its requirements. To receive the consolidated CBEHx Professional Certificate, you must purchase the complete programme and successfully complete all included courses, or complete the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Previously awarded individual course certificates remain valid. Read more in the Support Centre

Can I buy courses individually?

Yes. All constituent courses remain available for individual purchase. However, courses purchased individually do not count towards a Professional Certificate Programme, and individual purchases do not include the consolidated Professional Certificate. To earn it, purchase the complete programme or meet the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Read more in the Support Centre

How long can I access the courses?

Standalone Professional Certificate purchases provide 12 months of course access from enrolment, subject to the published terms. If you access the courses through a subscription, access continues while your subscription remains active. Certificates already earned remain valid after access ends. Read more in the Support Centre