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Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Postgraduate
111485

This 3-semester long part-time course (funded by Springboard+) has been designed to is to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries.

Award Name Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body Dundalk Institute of Technology
NFQ Level Level 8 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) Major Dundalk Institute of Technology Level 8 NFQ
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Qualification Letters:
HDip.
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60

Duration

3 Semesters

Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blended learning approach, with theory delivery 2 evenings per week during semesters 1 & 2. Lectures are interactive and/or recorded and supported by independent and online learning.

Please note: Students have to attend DkIT for 3 days (09.00 to 16.30hrs) at the end of each semester for labatory-based classes

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a level 8 major award in Engineering/Science

OR

a Level 7 major award in a cognate Science discipline

OR

a Level 7 major award in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the
Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Industry.


Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria may be admitted though the DkIT
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and
interview.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Graduates will have professional skills and knowledge in the area of (bio) pharmaceutical production. They will be able to effectively contribute and progress in (bio)pharmaceutical or related settings, in areas such as manufacture, validation, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory affairs.

Graduates of this Veterinary Nursing Level 8 add-on course are eligible to apply for a place on the MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology.

Course Web Page

Further information

The programme aims to develop technical skills and knowledge in some of the core areas which have been identified as skills gaps in the (Bio)pharma sector. Students will get the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge as part of a work placement in a relevant company if currently unemployed. Students in employment who may be re-skilling will have the option to complete the work placement with their current employer, if employed in a suitable area.

Course Content
(Bio)Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management
(semester 1)
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (semester 1)
Health and Safety for the (Bio) Pharmaceutical Industry
(semester 1)
Bioprocessing (semester 2)
Regulatory Affairs & (Bio)Pharmaceutical Data Integrity
(semester 2)
Validation and Instrumentation (semester 2)
Project (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing (semester 3 - elective
Work Placement (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing (semester 3 -
elective

Dr. Edel Healy (Head of School of Health and Science )
Email: edel.healy@dkit.ie

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie

Dr. Arjan Van Rossum (Head of Department of Life Sciences )
Email: arjan.vanrossum@dkit.ie

Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Qualification Letters:
HDip.
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60