CareerFit CourseFinderBiopharmaceutical Processing - Sligo
- Course code
- SG_SBIPR_M09
- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
- Level 9 NFQ
- Duration
- 2.5 years part-time, online delivery. Study Hours 3 lectures per week. Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. A minimum of 3 hours of self-guided study per week is also expected.
- Attendance
- Online or Distance
- CAO points
- —
Course summary
Biopharmaceutical Processing involves study of the discovery, development and processing of modern, medical drugs by artificially growing some or all of the components utilising cell culture technologies. The processes involved are more biological-based as compared to the more chemical-based processes associated with small-molecule pharmaceutical products.
This programme is particularly suited to those in employment in the biopharma industry. It is anticipated that the research project conducted as part fulfillment for the award of Master of Science will be an integral part of their normal working role. It is therefore likely that the participants will be either working in R & D or technology transfer roles. This programme constitutes 60 credits thesis on an applied biopharma work based project and 30 credits taught modules.