Biopharmaceutical Processing - Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Processing involves studying the design, development, and processing of biologics from cell line development to bulk drug substances. 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.



Who should apply?

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

What will I study?

Modules:

Legislation and Reg. Affairs

Fermentation and Cell Culture Processing

Upstream Processing [E]

Scale Up and Tech Transfer [E]

Protein Purification

Research Methods

Elective: Downstream Processing OR Formulation and Delivery Systems

Bioprocessing Thesis

[E] = Elective Module

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.

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.

90

2.5 years part-time, online delivery.



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)