Biopharmaceutical Processing - Sligo
Biopharmaceutical Processing involves studying the design, development, and processing of biologics from cell line development to bulk drug substances. This programme has been designed to meet the existing and projected needs of the sector and will help produce confident graduates that are technically competent for employment in this 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.
Study Hours
3 lectures per week. 3 hours of self-guided study per week.
On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
This programme is open to students who have obtained an honours degree (Level 8), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the BioProcessing industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for consideration through the ATU Sligo RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process. These candidates will be interviewed for suitability and be subject to prior approval by the Programme Board.
Further information
Start Date: September 2025.
Total Fees: €8,496.
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.
Biopharmaceutical Processing involves studying the design, development, and processing of biologics from cell line development to bulk drug substances. This programme has been designed to meet the existing and projected needs of the sector and will help produce confident graduates that are technically competent for employment in this industry.
Who should apply?
Those already working in the biomanufacturing industry who may wish to advance their career in the sector.
Modules:
Legislation and Reg. Affairs
Fermentation and Cell Culture Processing
Upstream Processing [E]
Scale Up and Tech Transfer [E]
Protein Purification
Research Methods
Elective: Downstream Processing OR Formulation and Delivery Systems
Bioprocessing Thesis
[E] = Elective Module
Each module is 100% continuous assessment.
Admissions: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Mary Tully: Mary.Tully@atu.ie