Accredited Company Training - Sligo
This 30-credit project module is completed over 1 year. Students working in the pharmaceutical or bio-pharmaceutical industries, medical device manufacturing, or another lab or GMP environment choose a work-based project in collaboration with their workplace.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Atlantic Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
0.5 year part-time, online.
Study Hours
This is a self-directed 30 credit project module and therefore will require on average about 30 hours per week.
On-Campus Attendance
No Attendance required.
Entry Requirements
It is also a requirement that students are working in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or medical devices manufacturing industry or equivalent.
Further information
Total Fees €1,500
Students complete and write up this project in a mini thesis/report with the support of an academic supervisor. It is also advised students arrange a team leader or similar to act as a project support mentor on site.
The project to be undertaken by the student should address a substantive issue in the workplace. The project will test the student’s ability to define a real life problem of concern to the company, design a strategy for addressing the problem, gather data, formulate and evaluate options and make recommendations. This project should be of a level that does not require an non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with ATU.
Course Coordinator: Eileen Armstrong: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Mary Tully: mary.tully@atu.ie