Course Name |
Science of Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations - Cork Campus |
Course Provider |
MTU - Cork Campuses |
Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
Course Code |
CR_ESBMO_6 |
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 |
Munster Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Online applications are now open.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €450 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
Note: You will not be charged for ...
Hide-Online applications are now open.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €450 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
The running of this programme will be dependent on a sufficient number of students enrolling on the course. The programme may be withdrawn if this requirement is not fulfilled and the acceptance fee will be reimbursed.
Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application.
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Application Date |
Application Closing Date: 5th September 2022. |
Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
Duration |
Duration & Delivery
The programme is delivered in one academic year. One module per semester.
Semester 1: Tuesday evenings 6.00pm – 10.00pm and Wednesday evening (x 4) in October 6.00pm – 10.00pm.
Semester 2: Tuesday evenings 6.00pm – 10.00pm. |
Course Fee |
€1,000 (€500 per 5 credit module x 2 modules). |
Entry Requirements |
Admission Requirements
Applications are welcome from persons over 23 years of age by 1 January of year of entry.
Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics and English. Alternative Mathematics does not qualify applicants on this basis. Other examinations/qualifications taken such as GCE/ GCSE, trade/craft exams are considered. |
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Special Purposed Award - Certificate in Science of Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations (Level 6, 10 ECTs, on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Special Purpose Award Certificate Courses (Level 6):
The Special Purpose Awar...
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Special Purposed Award - Certificate in Science of Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations (Level 6, 10 ECTs, on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Special Purpose Award Certificate Courses (Level 6):
The Special Purpose Award certificate courses (Level 6) are industry relevant short courses and includes a Certificate in Cleanroom Manufacturing Practices and a Certificate in Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations. These special purpose award certificates encompass one module per semester (13 weeks) for an evening a week over 1 academic year and start in September.
We will only offer students the courses in September, we will not take in students during the academic year.
€500 per 5 credit module, total cost of Special Purpose Award Certificate is €1,000 (2 modules).
One evening a week per module over 13 weeks in semester 1 and 2 (one academic year).
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Course Content |
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This award aims to introduce the participants to basic concepts of chemistry such as structures, bonding and their relationship to chemical properties. The industrial biotechnology content includes environmental biotechnology, biopharmaceutical...
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This award aims to introduce the participants to basic concepts of chemistry such as structures, bonding and their relationship to chemical properties. The industrial biotechnology content includes environmental biotechnology, biopharmaceutical engineering, bioreactor design and bioprocess design considerations. The programme is designed for existing employees or potential new recruits in the Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices, and Food industries who would like an accredited qualification and includes: Certificate in Biotechnological Manufacturing Operations: Chemical Principles (semester 1) and Introduction to Industrial Biotech (semester 2).
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Number of Credits |
10 |
Careers or Further Progression |
Further Studies
Credits and Certificates are awarded for each module passed, allowing participants to gain credits at level 6. They may be used for advanced entry to the BSc in GMP and Technology, see go.mtu.ie/CRSGMPE7Y1 |
Further Enquiries |
Elaine McCarthy/Tammy Browne
T: 021 433 5150
E: PET.DeptCork@mtu.ie
E: cert.biotechmanuCork@mtu.ie |
Location |
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork. |
Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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