Entrepreneurship & Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Galway

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical manufacturing is a 90-credit, 2-year full-time programme delivered across four academic semesters. The course has been designed with significant input from industry experts to meet the demands of the biopharmaceutical sector.



The course offers a wide range of modules covering topics related marketing, finance, leadership, management, as well as biopharmaceutical science, bioprocess technology, validation, Six Sigma, quality and regulatory affairs. The research aspect of the programme offers a 2-phase research project centred around the theoretical design, development, commercialisation and marketing of a novel biopharmaceutical product. To aid this research, supporting modules such as design of experiments and research methods will be offered.



The program aims to equip learners with interdisciplinary, cutting-edge skills and knowledge essential for the biopharmaceutical sector.



Who Should Apply?

The programme is aimed at graduates who have either a science or engineering background and are aiming to progress their careers in a leadership/managerial role.

Bioprocessing Technology 05 Mandatory

Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs 05 Mandatory

Managing Innovation 05 Mandatory

Leadership and Teams 05 Mandatory

Strategic Marketing and Communications 05 Mandatory

Principles of Finance and Accounting 05 Mandatory

Six Sigma Management 05 Mandatory

Validation for Biopharmaceuticals 05 Mandatory

Research Project 10 Mandatory

Design and Analysis of Experiments 05 Mandatory

Research Methods 05 Mandatory

Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science 10 Mandatory

Comercialisation Project 20 Mandatory

A H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in a cognate science discipline such as biochemistry, microbiology, biology, biomedical science/engineering or equivalent, is the minimum entry requirement for this programme.



English Language Requirements:



English Language Requirements for this programme is 6.0 (ILETS score). English language requirements are determined by ATU and are published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code[OS1] .



Alternative Admission Routes:



ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. For applicants without this qualification, the RPL process of ATU will be used to determine admission to the programme. Academic Code of Practice No. 6 outlines the policies and procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning and guidance for applicants is provided on myexperience.ie[OS2].



Learners who have completed either the Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing or the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing [OS3] are eligible for entry.

1 year, full-time, blended.



Study Hours

This course is offered mostly online with 6-10 lecture hours per week and 1-3 self-guided study hours.



On-Campus Attendance

There is a mandatory on-campus attendance requirement on 3 x Fridays each semester (2 semesters in total).

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date: September 2025.

Progression

Graduates of the MSc in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing can progress to Level 10 programme, which may be undertaken at various research centres or groups based across ATU campuses.



Careers

There are many opportunities for graduates of this programme within the biopharmaceutical sector, including roles such as Biotechnical Production Specialist, Process Scientist, Process Engineer, Technical Operations Specialist, Team Leader, Validation Specialist, Operations Lead or Manager, Associate Director, and Core Technology Operations Lead.