Overview
Biopharmaceutical Science (Online) from the Atlantic Technological University has been designed to provide graduates with a range of cutting-edge skills in Biopharmaceutical Science and Medical Biotechnology thereby making them highly employable within the Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnology Industries in Ireland and abroad.
One of the key features of this programme is that it combines skills in Biopharmaceutical Science and Medical Biotechnology with an in-depth knowledge of legislation/regulation and quality control systems for the respective industries.
Careers
Graduates from this programme 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 Processing
- Upstream Processing Lab. Practical
- Biocontamination Monitoring and Control
- Bioprocess Scale Up and Technology Transfer
- Protein Purification Processing
- Legislation and Regulatory Affairs
- Biopharma Process Validation
- Lean Sigma for Biopharma
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Biomedicine Chemistry Pharmacy View 11 other Masters in Pharmacy in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
The programme is open to students who have obtained an honours degree (Level 8) or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences).
Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the BioProcessing 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
4998 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9996 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4998 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9996 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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