Expand+About Biopharmaceutical Science
Biopharmaceutical Science involves study of the discovery, development and processing of modern, medical drugs by artificially growing some or all of the components utilising cell culture technologies. The processes i...

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Biopharmaceutical Science involves study of the discovery, development and processing of modern, medical drugs by artificially growing some or all of the components utilising cell culture technologies. The processes involved are more biological-based as compared to the more chemical-based processes associated with small-molecule pharmaceutical products. The Medical Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical sectors are among the fastest growing in the Life Sciences area both nationally and internationally.

This programme is jointly offered by IT Sligo and NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training).

About this Programme
This graduate programme in Biopharmaceutical Science aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of Biopharmaceutical Processing and Support Services, with specific focus on the product lifecycle of Biological products and associated processes. One of the key features of the programme is that it combines cutting-edge skills in Biopharmaceutical Science and Medical Biotechnology with an understanding of the legislative and quality control system framework in which this takes place within the industry.

Expand+Semester 1

Lean Sigma 5
Cell Culture Processing 5
Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs 5

Semester 2

Recombinant Drug Development and Engineering 5
Formulation / Fill-Finish 5
Biocontamination Control 5

Semester 3

Protein Pu...

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Lean Sigma 5
Cell Culture Processing 5
Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs 5

Semester 2

Recombinant Drug Development and Engineering 5
Formulation / Fill-Finish 5
Biocontamination Control 5

Semester 3

Protein Purification 5
Biopharmaceutical Validation 5
Bioanalytics 5

Semester 4

Biopharmaceutical Facilities and Utilities 5
Biopharmaceutical Science Practical [E] OR 10
Biopharmaecutical Science Project [E] 10

[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability.

Expand+Career Opportunities
Graduates from this programme can expect to find employment in the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical sectors, as well as more broadly in the area of analytical science. In...

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Graduates from this programme can expect to find employment in the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical sectors, as well as more broadly in the area of analytical science. In the development of this programme emphasis has been placed on aligning the course content with the skills required by the Biopharmaceutical industry, whilst ensuring that there is sufficient flexibility to allow students to move laterally into associated careers including Research and Development opportunities.

Graduates are typically employed in Scientific, Operations and Quality Assurance / Control positions in the Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry sectors both in Ireland and abroad. Their work may involve the manufacture of novel medicines from living cells, immunodiagnostics, bioanalytics, process validation and process optimisation