Overview

Biopharmaceutical Engineering program of the National Institute For Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) offers an internationally recognised high quality flexible curriculum, which follows the latest developments in science and technology.

Careers

Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are exemplary. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of international and local companies. Approximately, 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland, including many of the largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in the world including AbbVie, Amgen, Biomarin, BMS, Genzyme, GSK, Janssen Biologics (Ireland), Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron, Roche, Sanofi Shire, and many more. Upon graduation from this programme, you will enjoy an extremely high job placement rate with superlative career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioprocessing Laboratory
Facility Design and Operation
Biopharmaceutical Industry Regulation and Management
Bioprocess Scale-up and Technology Transfer
Biopharmaceutical Engineering Project
Bioanalytical Science for Biopharma

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blackrock, Ireland

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology Pharmacy View 14 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account.
Students must be working full-time in the Pharma/Biopharma or a related sector.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14550 EUR / year

≈ 14550 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

7280 EUR / year

≈ 7280 EUR / year

Living costs

Blackrock

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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