Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Galway

This programme aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of biologics manufacturing and skills relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector. The programme was designed in partnership with Irish companies manufacturing biopharmaceuticals and relevant industry stakeholders. Learners will develop both critical research skills in biopharmaceutical science and in depth understanding of the quality processes involved in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals products.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for graduates seeking roles as biotechnical production specialists, process sciences associates, process engineers, cell line engineers, cell biology and bioanalytical analysts, data science and analytics engineers, technical operations specialists, technical services specialists, validation specialists, manufacturing support specialists, operations lead/ managers, QA specialist/managers, or leadership roles in Research and Development.

Modules:

Bioprocessing Technology

Design and Analysis of Experiments

Six Sigma Management

Validation for Biopharmaceuticals

Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science

Applied Research Project

Biopharmaceutical Science [E]

Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs [E]

Applied Immunology, Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Technology [E]

Biopharmaceutical Facilities [E]

Machine Learning and Vision [E]



[E] = Elective Modules

Applicants require a Level 8 major award in any Biological Science or Engineering discipline. Candidates should ideally be employed in a Biopharmaceutical, or similar, industry and be able to undertake a year-long Applied Research Project.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

15 months full-time/part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live online and will also be recorded.



On-Campus Attendance

Learners who take the elective module in Biopharmaceutical Science will be expected to be on-site for a 2 day practical workshop in December.

Start Date: September 2025.