Biopharmaceutical Science - Sligo
Jointly offered by ATU Sligo and NIBRT, this Masters will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principal scientific and engineering challenges in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2.5 years part-time online.
On-Campus Attendance
Depending on elective selected, two-day attendance at NIBRT Dublin, per semester
Entry Requirements
An honours degree (Level 8) or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for RPL.
Further information
Total Fees €12000
Upon completion, students will have achieved an internationally recognised qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharma industry.
Modules
Fermentation and Cell Culture
Processing
Legislation and Regulatory
Affairs
Protein Purification Processing
Research Methods Biopharma
Facility Design and Operation
Biocontamination monitoring
and Control
Bioanalytical Techniques
Biopharma Process Validation
Lean Sigma for BioPharma
Biopharmaceutical Dissertation
For the full list of Elective Modules, refer to the programme web page.
Course Coordinator: Mary Butler: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Michelle Moore: michelle.moore@atu.ie