Course Name |
Biopharmaceutical Processing - Online |
Course Provider |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Course Code |
108243 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
Course Type |
Postgraduate |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
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Minor |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Level 9 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Online |
Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact the college for the next start date. |
Application Date |
Application Closing Date: 31st August 2021. |
Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
Duration |
1 year. |
Course Fee |
Total: €6,000. |
Entry Requirements |
Expand+The 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 BioPr...
Hide-The 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 IT Sligo RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.
Applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of English language proficiency.
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Course Content |
Expand+Course Summary
Biopharmaceutical Processing involves study of the discovery, development and processing of modern, medical drugs by artificially growing some or all of the components utilising cell culture technologies. The processes involved are mo...
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Biopharmaceutical Processing involves study of the discovery, development and processing of modern, medical drugs by artificially growing some or all of the components utilising cell culture technologies. The processes involved are more biological-based as compared to the more chemical-based processes associated with small-molecule pharmaceutical products.
The Medical Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical sectors are among the fastest growing in the Life Sciences area both nationally and internationally. “Over the past decade the Irish biopharma sector has seen $10 billion in capital investment in new facilities which represents close to the largest wave of investment in biopharma manufacturing anywhere in the globe”, according to the NIBRT annual report published Feb 2019. There are significant career opportunities on offer in this sector.
This programme is jointly offered by IT Sligo and NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training).
About this programme
It is the overall aim of this postgraduate course to deliver training which is customised to meet the exact needs of the clients in the biopharma sector. This is achieved through completing online modules that have been designed in conjunction with the Biopharma industry with whom NIBRT and IT Sligo are closely aligned. This course is particularly suited to individuals who may have worked in similar industries and are looking to enter the Biopharma manufacturing sector for the first time or who wish to study a mix of generic and specialist modules which provide the graduates with various employment pathways.
Students must choose 1 elective module per semester (either the Bioanalytics Lab. module which requires a 2 day block attendance at the NIBRT facility or the Facility Design and Operation Module during the first semester OR either the Project Management or Advanced Technologies in BioProcessing module during their 2nd semester). Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits for the full award.
Springboard+ 2020 Approved Course: A limited number of places are available on the Springboard+ 2020 programme. If you are unemployed, you may be entitled to free fees for this programme under this initiative. If this programme is funded you will find it and be able to submit an application on the Springboard site at www.springboardcourses.ie
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Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
Title, Credits
Bioanalytical Techniques 05
Biocontamination Monitoring And Control 05
Facility Design And Operation [E] 05
Bopharmaceutical Analytical Techniques Practical Module [E] 05
Semester 2
Title, Credits
BIOPHArma Process Validation 05
Lean Sigma for BioPharma 05
Project Management [E] 05
Advanced Technologies In Bioprocessing [E] 05
Research Methods Biopharma [E] 05
[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability. |
Number of Credits |
30 |
Careers or Further Progression |
Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme students can progress onto the L9 Post-graduate Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Science (60 credits) and further onto the L9 MSc. in Biopharmaceutical Science (90 credits). |
Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8511
E: admissions@itsligo.ie |
Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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