Ireland

Data Analytics in BioPharmaceutical - Sligo

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Level: Level 6
Award: Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification: Special Purpose
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 1 year part-time, blended. Recommended Study Hours per week 2.5 hours per week On-Campus Attendance Requirement For this special purpose award, students are required to attend two days in NIBRT at their state-of-the-art facilities in Dublin. This represents week one. A time limit of 12 months is applied from NIBRT mandatory attendance until completion of additional learning online via ATU. Students can access this SPA any time in either semester 1 or semester 2 and the results will be brought to the next available exam board.

Programme summary

This module aims to provide the student with essential skills for effectively handling and interpreting bioprocessing data. This blended course of two mornings online theory, and two days NIBRT onsite practicals introduces the basic statistical and visualisation principles applied to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The hands-on practical days in NIBRT compliment the theory with practical sessions covering bioprocess data summarisation and visualisation using JASP and Power BI. Students will be provided with laptops with these software packages preloaded for the on-site NIBRT sessions. NIBRT Global Qualification (NGQ) The NIBRT Global Qualifications (NGQs) are internationally recognised training qualifications setting a new benchmark for biopharmaceutical education and workforce development. Earn your NGQ by completing a micro-credential accredited by ATU – a short, flexible and accredited way to upskill and advance your biopharma career. Step 1 – Complete a practical training course at the NIBRT facility or at an affiliated NIBRT Global Partner site. Step 2 – Register for the corresponding NGQ below for €500. To earn the qualification, you will complete a multiple-choice quiz, a 2,000-word lab report, and a 1,500-word reflective assessment. Upon successful completion, you will receive your accredited NGQ certificate (5 ECTS). NGQs are stackable, leading to a Special Purpose Award (30 ECTS). Fee Payment: €500 fee is paid directly to NIBRT via a payment link that will be sent post registration. If you have received a funding subsidy, you will be sent a payment link for the adjusted amount owed.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, applicants must have completed the Mandatory Practical attendance for this module with NIBRT within the previous 12 months.

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