Expand+A 4-year bachelors degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant o...

Hide-A 4-year bachelors degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account, so that in certain exceptional cases an award at a lower level or a 2.2 classification may be considered.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Expand+MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

This Masters provides substantial coverage of scientific, technical, management and regulatory issues associated with this industry and offers an internationally rec...

Hide-MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

This Masters provides substantial coverage of scientific, technical, management and regulatory issues associated with this industry and offers an internationally recognised high quality flexible curriculum, which follows the latest developments in science and technology. This programme is suitable for Science and Engineering graduates wishing to obtain a qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry.

Excellent employment record
This programme has an excellent employment record. This Masters results in an internationally recognised graduate qualification that provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to gain high level professional jobs in the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical sector.

Facilities and Resources
This programme is closely linked with the NIBRT facility. NIBRT offers a quality training and research experience not previously possible anywhere in the world. At the heart of the NIBRT building is the bioprocessing pilot plant, consisting of extensive upstream, downstream, fill-finish and the associated analytical facilities. These facilities are all operated in a realistic GMP simulated, operational manufacturing environment.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Expand+Stage 1 Core

Animal Cell Culture Technology CHEN40040
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Bioreactor Modelling and Control CHEN40060
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Bioprocessing Laboratory CHEN40090
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Facility Design and Operation CHEN40110
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Biopharmaceutical Industry Regu...

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Animal Cell Culture Technology CHEN40040
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Bioreactor Modelling and Control CHEN40060
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Bioprocessing Laboratory CHEN40090
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Facility Design and Operation CHEN40110
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Biopharmaceutical Industry Regulation and Management CHEN40120
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Bioprocess Scale-up and Technology Transfer CHEN40130
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Biopharmaceutical Engineering Project CHEN40140
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Bioseparations CHEN40460
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Lean Sigma Biopharma Process CHEN40480
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Bioprocess Design CHEN40530
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Regulatory Affairs in Science PHAR40240

Stage 1 - Option

Molecular Genetics and Biotech BMOL20090
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Instrumental Analysis CHEM30110
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Principles of Biopharmaceutical Engineering CHEN40020
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Process Design, Safety and Economics CHEN40170

Expand+Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are exemplary. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.

The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of international and local companies....

Hide-Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are exemplary. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.

The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of international and local companies. Approximately, 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland, including many of largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in the world including Pfizer, GSK, Merck, AbbVie, Novartis, Jansen Biologics (Ireland), Biomarin, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme and many more. Upon graduation from this programme, you will enjoy an extremely high job placement rate with superlative career opportunities.