Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering

This course is delivered by academic and industry experts, and you can choose to study full-time or part-time. Either way, you’ll get to do a week-long in-person module at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training.



During the course, you’ll learn more about the conceptual and factual bases for bioprocess design and operation. You’ll also gain a deep understanding of bioprocessing, particularly the structures, roles and experimental methods associated with biopharmaceuticals, as well as study production methods and technology for bioprocess monitoring and control.



Grow your skills with an award-winning course

DCU's School of Biotechnology delivers this award winning course in conjunction with Trinity College's School of Pharmacy, the National Institute for Bioprocess Research and Training, and several external industry experts. The programme is delivered through in-person lectures and class attendance, although not mandatory, is expected and highly recommended.



As a graduate, you’ll have a thorough understanding of best practice in Ireland’s rapidly-growing biopharmaceutical sector. And you’ll be highly sought after for roles in the biopharmaceutical, pharma, chemical and brewing industries.



This course has been designed to:



Update and upgrade the knowledge, understanding and skills of graduates who are interested in pursuing or are currently working in the Biopharmaceutical industry.

Retrain graduates working in related disciplines by providing advanced level modules in the theory, analysis design and practical methodology of the rapidly evolving subjects that are associated with this sector.

Part-time students: Part-time students can complete the course anytime within a four year period, however we recommend that you take the course over two years.



To complete the course within this time-frame, you should take three taught modules each semester and complete the dissertation project during a summer semester.



The dissertation module opens during March each year, you may start it on the completion of six taught modules.



All taught modules are self-contained and independent of each other. You may choose modules in any order you wish, however we recommend taking BE517, BE515, BE587 & BE560 in the first year as they offer a grounding in the course.

This programme is targeted at industry based students or anyone who wishes to move from small molecule manufacturing to bio-pharma. For example, in cases where a student has more than three years industry experience in a related field.



The programme will be open to fresh graduates and those currently working in industry with an honours degree (minimum second class honours grade 2) in Science or Engineering.

Applicants who do not hold an honours degree but have significant relevant industrial experience will also be considered, and should contact the Programme Chair to discuss this before applying.

Candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here.

Full Time - 1 Year

Part Time - continuous min 1 year.

The programme commences in September 2024

Careers

As a MSc graduate you will be able to further your career with a thorough understanding of best-practice in Ireland's rapidly-growing biopharmaceutical industry. This is a highly skilled sector and graduates are in demand by all companies in the biopharmaceutical industry. It will also help you to advance your career with your current employer.