| Course Name |
Biopharma & Med Technology |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
100194 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Weekend, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing Tuesday, September13th 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to yo...
Hide-Commencing Tuesday, September13th 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.
During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:
Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
Introduction to Athlone IT’s operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme
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| Duration |
24 weeks
Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
Plus 4 Saturdays per semester Online (9 am – 1 pm).
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
Saturdays
Semester 1 (2022)
October 1st
October 15th
November 19th
December 3rd |
| Course Fee |
Programme Fee €1000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) or Leaving Certificate – Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish) or any QQI Level 5 or Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| Course Content |
Looking to learn more about the Biopharma and Med-Technology sectors?
The primary aim of this programme is to provide upskilling to those who wish to meet the current skills shortages in the area of Biopharma and Med Tech sectors. On successful completion individuals will be able to move up within their organisation and identify employment opportunities in the Biopharma and Med-Tech Sectors. |
| Subjects Taught |
Introduction to BioPharma and Med-Technology
Good Manufacturing Processes and Lean Management |
| Number of Credits |
20 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression from the Certificate in Bio Pharma and MedTech programme is on to the level 6 Certificate in Manufacturing Technology programme, which is a one year programme. Entry criteria to this certificate is based on an interview covering individuals relevant work experience (typically in the Bio Pharma and MedTech field in excess of 5 years) and Recognition of Prior Learning, a curriculum vitae and completion of the Certificate in Bio Pharma and MedTech programme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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