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Overview
With The MEngSc/PG Dip in Engineering - Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering at University College Cork you will have the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in areas of particular concern to the bio/pharmaceutical industry that you may not have benefited from before, including issues such as product containment, powder/particle technology, design of API and secondary production facilities, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), design of classified facilities, aseptic processing facility design and validation.
Learning outcomes
It can be taken full-time over 12 months or part-time running over 2 years (24 months) with the option to exit with either with a Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in Engineering Sciences.
- Start-up sessions over two days (half a day per 5 credit module) (four contact hours per 5 credit module) (Fridays and Saturdays at end August/start September and start January)
- Followed up by tutorial sessions (every two to three weeks on Saturdays) on respective modules throughout term. Tutorial sessions involve six contact hours.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Industry; Manufacturing and Optimisation
- Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality
- Aseptic Manufacturing Design
- Advanced Process Design & Safety Engineering
- Project Engineering - From Concept to Completion
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Pharmacy View 15 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
Lower Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade II, or a level 8 BSc degree, with a minimum grade Second Class Honours Grade II, where the BSc graduate has a recognised qualification in Process or Chemical Engineering (e.g. the Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent).
- However, candidates with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subject to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In all cases, the course of study for each candidate must be approved by the Programme Director
Tuition Fee
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International
23100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4630 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4630 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cork
860 - 1400 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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