Overview

This Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme at University College Cork has been designed specifically for working professionals in the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors, where participants will have the opportunity to:

Gain a formal Level 9 qualification in Engineering

Upskill/ Re-skill for the fast-growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors

Avail of flexible study options - Part-time (18-months over 2 years); Maximum 45 months over 5 academic years.

Experience hands-on training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) providing valuable insight, skills and knowledge that bridge the gap between academic teaching and industry practice.

Balance work and education with blended learning with blocked lectures (elaborated further in course practicalities)

Learn directly from the industry with guest lecturers from Pharma/Biopharma industries

Enhance employability through continuing professional development and access to UCC Careers Services team.

Flexibility

This programme is principally organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry.

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Programme Structure

Modules

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Powder and Particle Technology and Unit Operations

Biopharmaceutical Support Systems

Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.

Non-EU applications for 2024 are closed.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Pharmacology View 4 other Masters in Pharmacology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

Applicants 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. Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent).

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

19300 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19300 EUR per year during 9 months.
EU/EEA

9140 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9140 EUR per year during 9 months.

EU Part-Time: 4640

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cork

Funding

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