Biopharmaceutical Science - Sligo

ATU Sligo

Course code
SG_SBIOP_M09
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
2.5 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.
Attendance
Part time
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Sligo
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

Biopharmaceutical Science 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.