Ireland

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Course code: DK_NLMAN_8
Level: Level 8
Award: Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Dundalk Institute of Technology
Duration: 3 semesters, part-time, blended. This course is delivered using a blended learning approach with weekly on-line classes, and hands-on practical lab-based sessions (at the end of the semester). Students will also be expeted to undertake directed and independent study. Online classes runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30-9.30pm. Students have to attend DKIT for 3 days (09.00 to 16.30hrs) at the end of each semester for laboratory-based classes. Please note: Final exams may be scheduled in the DkIT campus during the daytime. Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.

Programme summary

This 3-semester long part-time course has been designed to is to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a level 8 major award in Engineering/Science OR a Level 7 major award in a cognate Science discipline OR a Level 7 major award in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Industry. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria may be admitted though the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Learn more about RPL at DkIT Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and interview.

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