This course ͏has been designed to meet the knowledge requirements of The Registered Biorisk Adviser (RBA) pathway of the Biorisk Professional Registration Scheme (BPRS). This course is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant, high quality training. Upon completion of this course, attendees can claim 135 CPD points.

Who should attend

This course is designed primarily for (1) health and safety advisors and professionals who oversee operation of biological containment laboratories, and (2) facility managers. 

Requirements and qualifications

Basic experience of working within biological laboratories is recommended. The course is presented in English.

Course details

  • Blended learning (eLearning followed by four days of in-person training)
  • Dates:
    • 7-10 July 2025
    • 10-13 November 2025
  • £2,200 ex VAT (note, the price does not include accommodation or transport to the course venue)
  • Limited to nine participants
  • The Pirbright Institute

Course description

This course explores fundamental topics of biorisk management. Each topic will be delivered as either eLearning or an instructor-led in-person training. The in-person part of the course will take place at The Pirbright Institute over a period of four days.

eLearning modules (nine hours):

  • Biorisk management, including:
    • Principles of biorisk management
    • Engagement and impact
    • Monitoring
    • Ethics and sustainability
  • Competence and training
  • Waste management
  • Principles of transport of infectious substances

In-person modules (four days):

  • Risk assessment
  • Biological hazards
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Containment and control
  • Genetic modification
  • Incident management


The course will be facilitated by multiple subject matter experts working at The Pirbright Institute, including members of:

  • The Pirbright Training team
  • The Health, Safety & Biosafety (HSBS) team
  • The in-house engineering department


In addition, it will include tours of operational state-of-the-art facilities, including: 


Next steps

Please enquire for more information regarding course structure, specific learning objectives, assessment and dates.

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