Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

The programme aims to develop technical skills and knowledge in some of the core areas which have been identified as skills gaps in the (Bio)pharma sector. Students will get the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge as part of a work placement in a relevant company if currently unemployed. Students in employment who may be re-skilling will have the option to complete the work placement with their current employer, if employed in a suitable area.

Course Content

(Bio)Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

(semester 1)

Fundamentals of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (semester 1)

Health and Safety for the (Bio) Pharmaceutical Industry

(semester 1)

Bioprocessing (semester 2)

Regulatory Affairs & (Bio)Pharmaceutical Data Integrity

(semester 2)

Validation and Instrumentation (semester 2)

Project (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing (semester 3 - elective

Work Placement (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing (semester 3 -

elective

Applicants should have a level 8 major award in Engineering/Science



OR



a Level 7 major award in a cognate Science discipline



OR



a Level 7 major award in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the

Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Industry.





Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.



Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria may be admitted though the DkIT

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.



Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and

interview.

3 Semesters



Course Delivery

This course is delivered using a blended learning approach, with theory delivery 2 evenings per week during semesters 1 & 2. Lectures are interactive and/or recorded and supported by independent and online learning.



Please note: Students have to attend DkIT for 3 days (09.00 to 16.30hrs) at the end of each semester for labatory-based classes

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have professional skills and knowledge in the area of (bio) pharmaceutical production. They will be able to effectively contribute and progress in (bio)pharmaceutical or related settings, in areas such as manufacture, validation, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory affairs.



Graduates of this Veterinary Nursing Level 8 add-on course are eligible to apply for a place on the MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology.