Biopharmaceutical Science - Sligo
Jointly offered by ATU Sligo and NIBRT, this Masters will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principal scientific and engineering challenges in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. Upon completion, students will have achieved an internationally recognised qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharma industry.
Subjects taught
Postgraduate Diploma:
Biocontamination Monitoring and Control
Bioanalytical Techniques
Facility Design and Operation [E]
Biopharmaceutical Analytical Techniques Practical Module [E]
Biopharma Process Validation
Lean Sigma for BioPharma
Project Management [E]
Advanced technologies in Bioprocessing [E]
[E] = Elective
Entry requirements
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 RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.
Application dates
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.
Duration
2 years part-time, online delivery.
On-Campus Attendance
If practical elective selected, two-day attendance at NIBRT Dublin, per semester.
Study Hours
Students can expect to have 3 hours of live lectures per week. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to their studies.
Enrolment dates
Start Date: September 2025.
Post Course Info
Progression Pathways
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.
More details
Qualification letters
PgDip
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Part time
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