Ireland

Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology - Sligo

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Level: Level 6
Award: Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 2 years part-time, online. Study Hours Each 5-credit module in the programme will offer a 1 hour lecture weekly, 10-credit modules will offer between 1 and 2 hours of lecture content. For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for approximately 7 hours per week for a 5-credit module, and double this for 10-credit modules. On-Campus Attendance In Year 2 of the programme students must attend 2 full days of laboratory practicals, one each semester, with ATU’s delivery partner NIBRT in Dublin. Attendance at the ATU Sligo campus or an external venue may be required for final exams at the end of each semester.

Programme summary

This course affords students the requisite 120 credits at Level 6 they need before entering and completing a Level 7 degree. Year 1 provides a basic grounding in fundamental science subjects, like Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with no expectation of prior knowledge in these subjects. Year 2 of the programme provides a more defined focus toward topics in the bio-pharmaceutical industry

Entry requirements

This is an entry- level program. The requirements are therefore an Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. However, those with relevant work experience, or apprentice qualifications, in a related field or closely aligned industry will also be accepted.

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