Bioanalytical Techniques - Sligo

NIBRT and ATU Sligo have aligned to provide certificate programmes that are short, accredited programmes designed in association with industry partners. These programmes focus on upskilling students on the key competencies required for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. These part-time programmes are delivered via a blend of online and flexible learning with ATU Sligo, and practical modules in the NIBRT facility.



About this programme:



The Minor Award in Science in Bioanalytical Techniques (Level 9; 10 credits) is a special purpose award developed by ATU Sligo in collaboration with NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training).



The primary focus of this SPA is the emerging Biopharmaceutical industry sector in Ireland and overseas and these awards are being developed and offered in partnership with NIBRT. The Bioanalytics practical laboratory element in this proposed special purpose award is a very attractive option for personnel seeking laboratory hands on experience.



This course is particularly suited to provide the core skills to transition those individuals with some previous experience as operators or lab. technicians to similar roles within the rapidly-expanding Biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector and also to more specialised roles. The course is structured to include the requisite knowledge, skills and professional competence required to be part of this workforce and has a large practical component (50%) associated with it.



This course is unique. It is part of the award winning suite of courses offered by NIBRT/ATU Sligo (Taoiseach’s Public Service Excellence Awards). It is a blend of the latest cutting edge academic modules in Biopharmaceuticals and exposure to a state of the art and award winning industrial biopharmaceutical training facility.



This SPA has been specifically designed in response to the requirements from the Biopharma industry: The programme provides a thorough understanding of the principles of Biopharmaceutical Analytics in both theory and practice.



The following modules have been designed to meet the needs of the Biopharma industry sector:



Biopharmaceutical Analytics Techniques Theory.

Biopharmaceutical Analytics Techniques Practical.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Bopharmaceutical Analytical Techniques Practical Module 05 Mandatory

1 Bioanalytical Techniques 05 Mandatory

To qualify for entry onto this special purpose award, a standard applicant must hold a cognate Level 8 Degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants who may not have the aforementioned qualifications but who may have relevant industrial experience may apply for consideration under the RPL process in accordance with the policies of ATU Sligo in this area.



RPL



Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.myexperience.ie which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions@itsligo.ie



English requirement

Applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of English language proficiency.

https://www.atu.ie/study/global/language-requirements

1 semester part-time, online delivery.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Our online courses have about 3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. The recommend study time for a 5 credit module is 4 to 5 hours each week. This includes lectures, independent learning and revision.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Two-day attendance at NIBRT Dublin, during the semester.



Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Careers

Candidates who successfully complete the 10 credit Level 9 SPA may be eligible to work in QC/QA laboratories that specialise in the analysis of Biologics.



Progression

Candidates who successfully complete the 10 credit Level 9 SPA may apply for entry to the 30 credit SPA Level 9 Cert in Biopharmaceutical Science. Following successful completion of the 30 credit Level 9 Cert in Biopharmaceutical Science candidates may progress to Year 2 of the 60 credit Postgraduate Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Science or Year 2 of the 90 credit Masters in Biopharmaceutical Science.