Biopharmaceutical Processing - Sligo

NIBRT and ATU Sligo have aligned to provide short, accredited certificate courses focussed on upskilling students on the key competencies required for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Delivered via a blend of online learning with ATU, and practical modules in the NIBRT facility, subjects include bioanalytics, lean sigma, facility design, biopharma validation and biocontamination control are included in this programme to provide students with the requisite knowledge, skills and professional competencies required to be part of the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology workforce.

What will I study?

Modules:

Bioanalytical Techniques

Biocontamination Monitoring and Control

Facility Design and Operation

Biopharmaceutical Analytical Techniques Practical Module [E]

Biopharma Process Validation

Lean Sigma for BioPharma

Project Management [E]

Advanced Technologies in Bioprocessing [E]

Research Methods Biopharma



[E] = Elective Module.

The programme is open to students who have obtained an honours degree (Level 8) or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the BioProcessing industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for consideration through the ATU Sligo RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.

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.

60

1 year part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

The recommended study time for a 5 credit module is 4 to 5 hours each week. This includes lectures, independent learning and revision.



On-Campus Attendance

Depending on Electives, students may be required to attend a 2-day block attendance at the NIBRT facility in Dublin.

Total €6,000