Overview

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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this Biopharmaceutical Science (Online) programme from the Atlantic Technological University can expect to find employment in the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical sectors, at the appropriate level. In the development of this programme emphasis has been placed on aligning the course content with the skills required by the Biopharmaceutical industry, whilst ensuring that there is sufficient flexibility to allow students to move laterally into associated careers including Research and Development opportunities.

Graduates are typically employed in managerial positions in Scientific, Operations and Quality Assurance / Control positions in the Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry sectors both in Ireland and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fermentation and Cell Culture Process

Legislation and Regulatory Affairs

Scale-Up and Technology Transfer

Upstream Bioprocessing Practical

Protein Purification Processing

Research Methods Biopharma

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-02 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 2nd October Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 2nd December

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sligo, Ireland

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Pharmacy View 14 other Masters in Pharmacy in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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80

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55

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for consideration through the ATU Sligo RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4800 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

4800 EUR / year

≈ 4800 EUR / year

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