Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering University College Cork

Overview

The Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering course at  University College Cork   is a part-time course running for a minimum of 24 months (maximum 60 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. It is also offered as a full-time course running for 12 months from the date of first registration.

Key facts

• This course is principally organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry by holding lectures and tutorials in full-day sessions every 3-4 weeks, mostly on a Saturday. Full-time students will follow the same lecturing regime but do the full complement of necessary modules and research activity within one year, whereas part-time students will do their modules and research typically over two years.
• The course offers graduates working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry as well as students and professionals with basic engineering backgrounds/experience the opportunity to further develop their skill set and employability across a wider range of roles in the industry through enhanced continuing professional development.Through the opportunities provided by participation in the course, you are provided with opportunities to enable greater cohesion and understanding among inter- and multi-disciplinary teams while earning a formal qualification in engineering.