Biopharmaceutical Science - Sligo
Jointly offered by ATU Sligo and NIBRT, this Masters will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principal scientific and engineering challenges in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. Upon completion, students will have achieved an internationally recognised qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharma industry.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2.5 years part-time online delivery.
On-Campus Attendance
If practical elective selected, two-day attendance at NIBRT Dublin, per semester.
Study Hours
Students can expect to have 3 hours of live lectures per week. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to their studies.
Entry Requirements
An honours degree (Level 8) or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for RPL.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Pathways
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.
Further information
Start Date: September 2025.
Total Fees: €12,000**.
**Fees quoted may be subject to change for academic year 2025/26. Please check programme web pages for confirmation of postgraduate fees
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Jointly offered by ATU Sligo and NIBRT, this Masters will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principal scientific and engineering challenges in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. Upon completion, students will have achieved an internationally recognised qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharma industry.
Master of Science:
Biopharmaceutical Dissertation
This programme is assessed via 100% continuous assessment.
Admissions: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Michelle Moore: Michelle.Moore@atu.ie