| Entry Requirements |
Expand+• Applicants for entry to this Postgraduate Diploma/MSc course should hold a bachelor's degree at honours level minimum 2.2 (Level 8) in an appropriate subject area or equivalent qualification.
In addition, in order to fully appreciate the indust...
Hide-• Applicants for entry to this Postgraduate Diploma/MSc course should hold a bachelor's degree at honours level minimum 2.2 (Level 8) in an appropriate subject area or equivalent qualification.
In addition, in order to fully appreciate the industrial impact of the analytical and quality content of the modules within this programme, it has been deemed necessary to have a minimum of two years relevant industrial experience.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Over 150 pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland, including 13 of the world’s top 15. 12 out of the world’s top 25 drugs are manufactured here. These courses were developed based on an analysis of the importance of the pharmaceutical and related ...
Hide-Over 150 pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland, including 13 of the world’s top 15. 12 out of the world’s top 25 drugs are manufactured here. These courses were developed based on an analysis of the importance of the pharmaceutical and related industries in Ireland and within the South-East region. The content of these programmes specifically addresses major thematic topics in analytical science and quality management that are perceived to offer the best prospects for growth, particularly in an Irish context.
The IDA strategy for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and related sectors, taking into account the number of multinationals here already and increased competition from emerging economies, is to encourage companies to ‘start earlier and finish later’ in their Irish-based activities.
This means expanding research and development and the pre-clinical stages of product development. This focus will increase the requirement for highly trained graduates and postgraduates with research capabilities. This will require up-skilling of graduate staff to postgraduate level in advanced analytical techniques.
Recognising this demand, Waterford Institute of Technology now offers a range of programmes. There is a taught Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management. This programme is made up of number of individual Postgraduate Certificates (10 credits each) which can also be taken singly or as part of the overall Postgraduate Diploma/MSc programme:
1. Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Quality Methodologies (WD580)
2. Postgraduate Certificate in Data Analysis & Research Methodologies (WD581)
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Chromatographic Techniques (WD575)
4. Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (WD576)
5. Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Material Characterisation (WD577)
6. Postgraduate Certificate in Process Analytical Technology & Statistics (WD582)
7. Postgraduate Certificate in International Regulatory Affairs (WD583)
8. Postgraduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Analysis & Cell Culture (WD584)
9. Postgraduate Certificate in Food Safety & Analytical Microbiology (WD585)
The nine Postgraduate Certificate programmes can also be taken as stand-alone modules worth 10 credits each at level 9, or if the student wishes they can use these credits towards the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc. Students interested in the Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science (WD519) will need to complete the 5 mandatory modules (WD580, WD581, WD575, WD576 and WD577), along with one elective module (WD582, WD583, WD584 or WD585). Students interested in progressing to the MSc in Analytical Science (WD520) will need to complete an additional research dissertation worth 30 credits on top of the 5 mandatory and 1 elective modules.
This MSc programme is very closely linked to highly successful research groups active in the Department of Chemical and Life Sciences at WIT. The Department has a very active research culture in areas such as separation science, sensor technology, biotechnology and environmental science. Many of these research projects are in collaboration with pharmaceutical industries in the South-East and are preferably projects relevant to the student’s employer.
The program is the only postgraduate course in the South-East region that offers this combination of disciplines. These courses place a strong emphasis on the professional development of the graduate and are aimed at students already working in an industrial environment. Such a qualification will enable and facilitate career progression for graduates in the region.
These courses are seen as critical, not only in increasing the number of graduates from the region with a formal qualification in analytical science and quality management, but in making a valuable contribution to the infrastructure of the region in the context of developing and attracting knowledge-based industry.
This programme was developed following a Scientific Skills Survey which was conducted by Wales Ireland Network for Scientific Skills (WINSS) to address the scientific skills gaps within industries based in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, South Tipperary, Cork and Kerry.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Mandatory Modules for Postgraduate Diploma/MSc:
• Advanced Chromatographic Techniques (WD575)
• Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (WD576)
• Advanced Materials Characterisation (WD577)
• Advanced Quality Methodologies (WD580)
• Data Analysis...
Hide-Mandatory Modules for Postgraduate Diploma/MSc:
• Advanced Chromatographic Techniques (WD575)
• Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (WD576)
• Advanced Materials Characterisation (WD577)
• Advanced Quality Methodologies (WD580)
• Data Analysis and Research Methodologies (WD581)
• Research Dissertation (MSc only)*
Additional Electives for Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Any 1 of the following electives
• Process Analytical Technology & Statistics
• International Regulatory Affairs
• Biopharmaceutical Analysis & Cell Culture
• Food Safety & Analytical Microbiology
Note: All Certificate programmes (10 credits each) can be taken as stand-alone modules or used as part of an overall Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification. To allow maximum flexibility, the modules will be run according to demand in each academic year. Only electives with sufficient numbers will run
*The research dissertation is worth 30 credits
Programme Delivery
The programme is delivered through a blend of lectures, laboratory-based work and projects. Students will typically be required to attend WIT for 8 in total per semester in blocks of 3-4 days in each sitting.
Some lecture material is delivered in an e-learning capacity to facilitate distance learning.
The teaching of some modules will be supplemented by problem-based material that will enable a more flexible and bespoke teaching and learning experience while there are elements in some modules which will be delivered via online learning.
The MSc Research Dissertation module will primarily be conducted in the workplace. Successful completion of the stand-alone Certificates can also be used as credits towards the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma (each of the Postgraduate Certificates are worth 10 credits each).
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