Overview
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:
- Protein Purification Processing
- Formulation and Delivery Systems
- Downstream Bioprocessing Practical
- Bioanalytical Techniques
- Biocontamination Monitoring and Control
- Facility Design and Operation
- Biopharma Process Validation
- Lean Sigma for Biopharma
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedicine Pharmacy View 7 other Masters in Biomedicine in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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 Fee
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International
4800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 EUR for the full programme during 30 months. -
EU/EEA
4800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 EUR for the full programme during 30 months.
Funding
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