| Course Name |
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Tallaght |
| Course Provider |
TU Dublin - Tallaght |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin |
| Course Code |
TU072 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Technological University Dublin |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Tallaght |
| Qualification Letters |
HDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencement Date: September 2023
Location: Tallaght |
| Application Date |
For queries on the application process please contact: lifelonglearning.tallaght@tudublin.ie
Or call the Lifelong Learning Team on: 01 220 7432 |
| Application Date Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1.5 years
Mode of Study: Part Time
Method of Delivery: Classroom, Online
Schedule
The course runs 2 evenings a week over 3 semesters.
Some modules may be delivered in blended mode, a combination of online and on-campus lectures. Practical laboratory sessions will take place on-campus. |
| Course Fee |
€5,800 (Total fee) |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree (NFQ Level 7) or equivalent qualification in Science or Engineering discipline. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable but not essential. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. |
| Course Summary |
This course prepares science and engineering graduates for work in the bio/pharmaceutical industry. It allows those already working in the industry to keep their skills fresh and prepares production-based personnel for advancement to supervisory and/or management roles. |
| Course Content |
This course aims to give Science/Engineering graduates an in-depth study of the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical industry with respect to manufacturing.
It will give the student both a sound theoretical and practical grounding in the area. The course will also provide students with hands-on experience through assignments undertaken in the Institute’s Pharmaceutical Education Centre. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The course consists of modules of direct relevance to the pharmaceutical industry as well as pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
Modules are as follows:
Aseptic Processing & Utilities
Validation
Drug Formulation & Manufacturing
B...
Hide-The course consists of modules of direct relevance to the pharmaceutical industry as well as pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
Modules are as follows:
Aseptic Processing & Utilities
Validation
Drug Formulation & Manufacturing
Bio Pharmaceutical Processing
Chemical Pharmaceutical Processing
Industrial Statistics
Regulatory Affairs & GMP
Production Management
This course will run over three college semesters (18 months) part-time. Candidates must take all modules on offer in each semester.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What are my career opportunities?
The bio and pharmaceutical industries in Ireland are currently undergoing a major expansion of scale and activity creating a wide range of career opportunities for interested and suitably qualified persons. Analysts...
Hide-What are my career opportunities?
The bio and pharmaceutical industries in Ireland are currently undergoing a major expansion of scale and activity creating a wide range of career opportunities for interested and suitably qualified persons. Analysts suggest a shortage of well qualified graduates in the coming years which will add to the value placed upon qualifications such as this.
Progression
Students can choose to progress their studies to TU283 Level 9 MSc in (Bio)Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologies.
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| Further Enquiries |
Programme Chair - Dr. Maureen Walsh
maureen.walsh@tudublin.ie
01 220 7960
Head of Part-Time Education - School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences Prof. Anne Greene
anne.greene@tudublin.ie
01 220 5560 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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