Expand+Postgraduate Applications

Details on how to apply for Postgraduate Courses at ATU

Applications for programmes commencing in September 2023 are NOW OPEN.

Please provide the following documentations to support your application:

1. A CV (max...

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Details on how to apply for Postgraduate Courses at ATU

Applications for programmes commencing in September 2023 are NOW OPEN.

Please provide the following documentations to support your application:

1. A CV (max three pages) detailing their qualifications & career to date.

2. A personal motivational statement, which should include an outline of their plans and interests related to Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Click on "Application Weblink" below.

If you have any queries or need any assistance applying for a postgraduate course please contact our Graduate Studies and Professional Development (GSPD) team who will guide you through the process.

Email: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie and reference the course you're interested in applying for in your message.

Are you an international student? Please contact the International Office for more information:
Tel: +353 (0)91 74 2149/2211
Email: international.galwaymayo@atu.ie

Expand+Overview
The programme was designed in partnership with Irish companies manufacturing biopharmaceuticals and relevant industry stakeholders. Learners will develop both critical research skills in biopharmaceutical science and in-depth understanding ...

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The programme was designed in partnership with Irish companies manufacturing biopharmaceuticals and relevant industry stakeholders. Learners will develop both critical research skills in biopharmaceutical science and in-depth understanding of the quality processes involved in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals products.

The Masters programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach. Based on the input from industry, the programme design team have placed a strong emphasis on work-based learning and the year long long research project will be carried out in the company in which you work or should this not be possible ATU Galway will make every effort to facilitate a project within an applied research centre in ATU Galway.

The MSc in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing will develop in-depth knowledge of biologics manufacturing and skills relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector through the delivery of a suite of modules,including: Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science, Bioprocessing Technology, Validation for Biopharmaceuticals, Design and Analysis of Experiments and Six Sigma Management. A choice of elective will be offered from the following: Biopharmaceutical Science, Immunology, Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Technology, Biopharmaceutical Facilities, and Machine Learning & Vision

Learning Approach
- Blended learning
- Project-based learning
- Team-Based Learning
- Self-Directed and Flexible Learning
- Industry speakers and Networking events

What to Expect
The programme has been designed for people in full-time employment in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical sector. Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live on-line and will be recorded, available through GMIT’s learning platform Moodle. On-site activities are limited, but learners who take the elective module in Biopharmaceutical Science will be expected to be onsite for a 2 day on-site practical workshop in December.

The department will be running on-site medical technologies networking events and students enrolled on the Masters in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing are welcome to attend.

More Information
This is a full-time programme, and the Applied Research Project will be work-based and year-long. Those employed in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Sector can undertake projects with their employer, however the design of the project should be produced by the learner with the advice of the supervisors and must be of relevance to the programme. Students enrolled onto the programme who are not employed in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical sector will be required to complete a year-long applied research project with a relevant industry or academic partner. ATU will make every effort to assist.

Expand+Learners are required to take a number of mandatory modules with a choice of one elective. Depending on the choice of elective this may be scheduled in either semester 1 or semester 2.

Year 1
Bioprocessing Technology 5 credits
Design and Analysi...

Hide-Learners are required to take a number of mandatory modules with a choice of one elective. Depending on the choice of elective this may be scheduled in either semester 1 or semester 2.

Year 1
Bioprocessing Technology 5 credits
Design and Analysis of Experiments 5 credits
Biopharmaceutical Science 5 credits
Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs 5 credits
Applied Immunology, Immunotherapeutics & Vaccine Technology 5 credits
Six Sigma Management 5 credits
Validation for Biopharmaceuticals 5 credits
Biopharmaceutical Facilities 5 credits
Machine Learning and Vision 5 credits
Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science 10 credits
Applied Research Project 55 credits

Expand+Job Opportunities
The proposed Masters in Biopharmaceutical Science and Technology will equip graduates with a strong fundamental knowledge in high tech biopharmaceutical science.

Data collated from the industry consultation expect graduates to ...

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The proposed Masters in Biopharmaceutical Science and Technology will equip graduates with a strong fundamental knowledge in high tech biopharmaceutical science.

Data collated from the industry consultation expect graduates to fill roles in:
• Biotechnical production specialists
• Process Sciences Associates
• Process engineer
• Cell Line Engineers
• Cell Biology & Bioanalytical Analysts
• Data Science & Analytics Engineers
• Technical Operations Specialist
• Technical Services Specialist
• Validation Specialist
• Manufacturing Support Specialist
• Operations Lead/Manager
• QA Specialist/Manager
• Leadership roles in Research and Development