Biopharmaceutical Processing - Sligo

This programme has been designed to meet the existing and projected needs of the sector and will help produce confident graduates that are technically competent for employment in this industry.

Modules



Legislation and Reg. Affairs

Fermentation and Cell Culture

Processing

Elective: Upstream Processing OR Scale Up and Tech Transfer

Protein Purification

Research Methods

Elective: Downstream

Processing OR Formulation and Delivery Systems

Bioprocessing Thesis

This 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. These candidates will be interviewed for suitability and be subject to prior approval by the Programme Board.



Who should apply?

Those already working in the biomanufacturing industry who may wish to advance their career in the sector.

How to Apply

Before you Apply Before you apply for a flexible learning course at ATU, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the course webpage. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and time commitment involved, as these vary from course to course. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.



When to Apply

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 webpages.



How to Apply

Applying for a flexible learning course is easy, simply visit the webpage of your chosen course and select the ‘apply now’ button, and follow the steps outlined.



Each campus has it’s own application process and for further information on these processes, please visit atu.ie/apply-now

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2.5 years (part-time) Online.



Study Hours

3 lectures per week. 3 hours of self-guided study per week.



On-Campus Attendance

No attendance required.

Total Fees €8,500

Per module €850


Non-EU total fees: €16,500


Springboard Fees

Fee €8500

Free for those classified as unemployed.

Fee for employed participants €850 (10% of fees)