BioMex Certificate Programme

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BioMex Certificate Programme

Application period summer semester: 1 November - 15 January
Application period winter semester: 1 May - 15 July

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Enroll Today - Be a Pioneer in Shaping the Future of Biotechnology

The certificate programme for biomedical expertise ("BioMex") is a unique education and training programme that prepares participants for work in the biotechnology sector. It is supported by the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ. Apply at www.zfh.de/biomex-registration

07/09/2026

🗓️ It's Time For a New Semester - and that Means a New Cohort!

🎉 We are delighted to be welcoming Cohort 2 onto the BioMex Ghana Journey - with two kick off events in Accra and Kumasi we will mark the beginning of the new semester and onboard yet more talented pioneers!

🧪 To get into the spirit we invite you to take a look at some of the achievements and learnings from Cohort 1 who shared their BioMex Journey so far and their new-won during our August Challenge.

💡 So check out what Deborah Kukuwah Obbo, Wendy Mawulorm Fiawotofor and Dr. Pharm Paul Quansah had to say about their experiences and stay tuned - much more news to come in the next couple of weeks!

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BioMex Certificate Programme is working with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through the PharmaVax Ghana programme, which is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is part of the Team Europe Initiative Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies in Africa (MAV+).

17/07/2026

🚀 The Next Generation of Biotech Leaders is Here!

Get ready to be inspired by our latest catch-up with three of our BioMex Rwanda alumni - Lydivine, Eric and Stiven tell of their journeys into science, their future ambitions and how BioMex equipped them with the skills, expertise and confidence to become the next pioneers in the growing African biotech and pharma sectors!

🧪 Industry voices moreover highlight the importance of investing in talent development to strengthen local innovation and manufacturing capacity.

💡 The BioMex Certificate Programme combines blended learning with hands-on training, bringing together academic and industry expertise from Europe, Africa and North America. The programme is offered through the – Zentrum für Fernstudien im Hochschulverbund, with participants enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Germany and studying anytime, anywhere at their own pace facilitating modern upskilling.

🎥 Check out the full video and our website to learn more about how BioMex is helping develop the skilled workforce that will drive the future of biotechnology: https://lnkd.in/dwWXWn2m

In Rwanda, the programme was supported by GIZ Rwanda-Burundi and through the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

03/07/2026

📢 Calling All Future Pioneers: 1 Week Left to Apply!

✍ Applications for the BioMex Certfificate Programme close on 10 July.

So if you want to get ahead in your career and become the next pioneer in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or the health care sector at large, apply by next Friday via: https://www.zfh.de/en/study/for-prospective-students/registration/advanced-biomedical-expertise-biomex/

🧪 Upskill with an internationally recognised, fully-funded programme for applicants based in Ghana designed to advance your career - anytime, anywhere with a modern blended learning offer facilitating self-paced study.

🔬 6 thematic clusters, 26 modules and tailor-made choice designed to complement your skill set and advance your career path!

ℹ️ Need more information?

Check out our brochure https://file.zfh.de/s/3adDEg5WdJw7XHd

or learn more on our website: https://www.zfh.de/biomex/

You can reach us with any query at: [email protected]

The BioMex Certificate Programme is part of the PharmaVax Ghana programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Cooperation under the Team Europe Initiative MAV+. It is implemented together with GIZ.

30/06/2026

📢 Update: Our BioMex Ghana Info Session on 1 July Has Been Cancelled

Please note that the scheduled BioMex Ghana Info Session tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 July at 5pm (Ghana time) has been cancelled.

📄If you were planning to join us, don't worry - we have created a helpful brochure with information on all aspects of the programme - take a look below and get ahead!

🌐 Learn even more and vist our website here: https://www.zfh.de/biomex/

✍ To support you with your application, we have also developed a set of fact sheets explaining and guiding you through the application process, access them here: https://lnkd.in/es-KSyDC

ℹ️ If you have any questions or queries, our team is just an email away and will be happy to help. You can reach us anytime at: [email protected]

Thank you very much for your understanding. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your applications by 10 July!

The BioMex Certificate Programme is part of the PharmaVax Ghana programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Cooperation under the Team Europe Initiative MAV+. It is implemented together with GIZ.

17/06/2026

🚀 Are you ready to level up your career in biomanufacturing, the pharma or health care sector at large?

Then this is your chance to get ahead!

🔬 The BioMex Certificate Programme is an internationally recognised, self-paced online upskilling programme, spanning 6 Competence Clusters and 26 modules with tailor-made selection & is fully-funded for applicants based in Ghana!

Learn more about the progarmme on our website and apply by 10 July!
https://www.zfh.de/biomex/

Or come join us on 1 July for our next BioMex Ghana Info Session!

📅 Wed, 1 July
⏰ 5 PM (Ghana)
💻 Zoom – https://lnkd.in/d6JqD62Y

Join using the link or scan the QR code below and we can't wait to meet you!

The BioMex Certificate Programme is part of the PharmaVax Ghana programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Cooperation under the Team Europe Initiative MAV+. It is implemented together with GIZ.

10/06/2026

📣 Calling all Future Pioneers - Thinking About Your Next Step?

Come join us TODAY at the second BioMex Ghana Info Session for Cohort 2 applicants starting September 2026!

🧬 Get ready to level up your career in biotech, pharma or the healthcare sector at large with an internationally recognised, self-paced online study programme, 6 Competence Clusters, 26 modules - tailor-made selection & fully-funded for applicants based in Ghana!

BioMex Ghana Info Session for Cohort 2:
📅 Wed, 10 June
⏰ 5 PM (Ghana)
💻 Zoom – https://lnkd.in/d6JqD62Y

Join using the link above and we can't wait to meet you tomorrow!

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The BioMex Certificate Programme is part of the PharmaVax Ghana programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Cooperation under the Team Europe Initiative MAV+. It is implemented together with GIZ.

| | Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) | | European Union in Ghana | | | .bingen

05/06/2026

💡 Learning, Connecting, Collaborating: BioMex at eLearning Africa!

🖊️ Closing out an already successful week of signing Memoranda of Understanding with our esteemed academic partners University of Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, the BioMex delegation also attended the eLearning Africa Conference in Accra joining educators, innovators, policymakers, and EdTech developers from across the continent to explore the future of eLearning in Africa.

🎤 Our team attended engaging sessions on Africa’s rapidly evolving EdTech landscape, the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education, academic integrity and assessment in the digital age, and innovative approaches to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These discussions offered valuable insights into the trends and solutions shaping the future of education and workforce development across Africa.

🤝 The conference also provided an excellent opportunity to learn from and connect with prospective collaborators and continue to forge new partnerships.

🚀 Yet, as this busy week draws to a close, we are energized by the conversations, inspired by the ideas, and excited about the next steps advancing the BioMex journey!

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The BioMex Certificate Programme is part of the PharmaVax Ghana programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Cooperation under the Team Europe Initiative MAV+. It is implemented together with GIZ.

05/06/2026

🎯 Turning Collaboration into Lasting Impact!

Following the successful signing of our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ghana, we were delighted to continue our journey in Kumasi with the public signing of a new MoU with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

🤝 We were honoured to be welcomed by KNUST Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, alongside Registrar Mr. Benjamin Boampong Owusu, who witnessed the signing. Representing the President of the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Prof. Dr. Karl Stoffel, was Marc Bludau, Managing Director of zfh – Zentrum für Fernstudien im Hochschulverbund.

🙏 We were particularly grateful to participate in the opening and closing prayers, which reflected the spirit of mutual respect and partnership that will guide our future collaboration.

🧪 Together with the KNUST Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR), this partnership strengthens the delivery of the BioMex Certificate Programme in Ghana through on-site examinations and hands-on laboratory training opportunities for learners in Kumasi.

🌍 This milestone marks another important step in building local capacity, fostering scientific excellence, and preparing the next generation of professionals in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

👏 Special thanks to Professor Augustina Angelina Sylverken, Professor Samuel Asare-Nkansah, and Professor Richard Phillips for their invaluable support in developing and finalising this agreement.

🚀 We look forward to advancing the BioMex Certificate Programme alongside our outstanding partners at KNUST and creating lasting impact for learners across Ghana.

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04/06/2026

🤝 Formalising Partnerships, Expanding Possibilities!

We are excited to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the , , and one of our valued partner in Ghana, .

🔬 This partnership strengthens collaboration in the delivery of the BioMex Certificate Programme in Ghana. Through the support of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and the University of Ghana School of Pharmacy , participants will benefit from on-site examinations, hands-on laboratory training, and closer engagement with local lecturers and industry experts.

🌍 Together, we are helping equip the next generation of pioneers in Ghana’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors with the skills needed to drive future advancements.

🖊️ The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Karl Stoffel, President of the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, and Prof. Alfred E. Yawson, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana. The agreement was exchanged by Marc Bludau, Managing Director of zfh, and Prof. Kwadwo Asamoah K**i of NMIMR and the BioMex Ghana Advisory Board.

We look forward to this exciting partnership and to further enhancing the quality and impact of the BioMex Certificate Programme in Ghana.

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01/06/2026

🧬Are YOU ready to level up your career in biotech, pharma or the healthcare sector?

Com join us at the second BioMex Ghana Info Session for Cohort 2 applicants starting September 2026!

✨ Learn all about the BioMex Certificate Programme, internationally recognised, self-paced online study, 26 modules - tailor-made selection & fully-funded!

📅 Wed, 10 June
⏰ 5 PM (Ghana)
💻 Zoom – https://hs-koblenz-de.zoom-x.de/j/65455505219

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