Expand+The programme is open to students who have obtained an honour’s degree (Level 8) or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the Biopha...

Hide-The programme is open to students who have obtained an honour’s degree (Level 8) or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the Biopharmaceutical / Pharmaceutical industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for consideration through the ATU Sligo RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.

Applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Expand+NIBRT and ATU Sligo have aligned to provide certificate programmes that are short, accredited programmes designed in association with industry partners. These programmes focus on upskilling students on the key competencies required for biopharmaceuti...

Hide-NIBRT and ATU Sligo have aligned to provide certificate programmes that are short, accredited programmes designed in association with industry partners. These programmes focus on upskilling students on the key competencies required for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. These part-time programmes are delivered via a blend of online learning with ATU Sligo, and practical modules in the NIBRT facility.

Award:
Certificate in BioIndustry 4.0- Level 9 (30 Credits)

Key Course Information
Course Attendance: Lectures will be delivered online, with all the practical/laboratory work taking place in NIBRT's state of the art facilities.

Expand+Timetable & Assessment/ Exams:
Programme Timetables will be available in September/January- (before Programme commences). Students can typically expect online lectures 1 to 2 evenings per week depending on number of modules being taken, there may a...

Hide-Timetable & Assessment/ Exams:
Programme Timetables will be available in September/January- (before Programme commences). Students can typically expect online lectures 1 to 2 evenings per week depending on number of modules being taken, there may also be some weekend workshops/attendance depending on the nature of the module.(e.g. Lab/ Practical element).

As a guide in terms of hours: Please see more detail in the ‘Course Format’ tab on this webpage. In this section, when you select the module you are taking you will see:

• Coursework & Assessment Breakdown (Continuous Assessment- Assignment / Projects, Exam etc) and the proposed % breakdown.

• Online/PT Mode Workload (a guide to the hours expected between lecture time and independent learning)

For this Programme- Assessment is 100% CA (Continuous Assessment).

Expand+Career Opportunities
Students will graduate with the following skills and attributes to work in the Industry:

• Comprehensive grounding in biopharma related aspects of Industry 4.0 (BioIndustry 4.0), with specific knowledge of digital technolog...

Hide-Career Opportunities
Students will graduate with the following skills and attributes to work in the Industry:

• Comprehensive grounding in biopharma related aspects of Industry 4.0 (BioIndustry 4.0), with specific knowledge of digital technologies.

• Skills to be employed in technical, manufacturing and quality roles within the growing biopharmaceutical industry.

• Proficiency to work and communicate with autonomy and effectively through various media.

• Skill to use a range of problem solving skills, tools and techniques of enquiry relevant to digitisation.

The progamme will provide a postgraduate qualification in BioIndustry 4.0 that will form both an introduction for new or proposed entrants to the area and additional skills and knowledge to those working in the area.

Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme students can progress onto the L9 BioPharmaceutical Science suite of programmes.