Biopharmaceutical Science
Graduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course. As a student on this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year (Add-on).
Course Delivery:
This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work.
Entry Requirements
B.Sc. in Applied Bioscience or B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent, with an overall Pass.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Graduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors:
Biopharmaceutical
Biomedical; Pharmaceutical
Medical Devices
Health Care
Nutraceuticals
Biotechnology.
Graduates could expect to compete for positions in:
Quality Management
Product Validation
Research and Development
Regulatory Affairs
Sales
Analysis
Process Development and Formulation
Progression Options
Graduates will be able to progress to taught M.Sc. (Level 9) postgraduate courses and M.Sc. (Level 9) and Ph.D. (Level 10) research courses, either within DkIT or other HEIs.
Further information
How To Apply: Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
Start Date: September.
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science (Add-On).
Course Description
Graduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course. As a student on this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.
What will I study?
Ethical Project Design and Statistics | Biopharmaceutical Processing (Upstream) | Biomolecular Therapeutics and Bioinformatics | Biopharmaceutical Processing (Downstream) | Recombinant Drug Manufacturing & Engineering | Biopharmaceutical Analysis | Biopharma Research Project
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.
Dr Arjan van Rossum (Head of Department of Applied Sciences)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: arjan.vanrossum@dkit.ie