BioPharmaceutical Science (Online)

Institute of Technology Sligo

Ireland, Sligo

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Institute of Technology Sligo

Ireland , Sligo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines7-Sep-2021 31-Aug-2021

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,500 / year

Apply Date 31-Aug-2021

Next Intake 7-Sep-2021

BioPharmaceutical Science (Online)

About

Overview One of the key features of the programme BioPharmaceutical Science (Online) from Institute of Technology Sligo is that it combines cutting-edge skills in Biopharmaceutical Science and Medical Biotechnology with an understanding of the legislative and quality control system framework which underpins the industry. A number of the modules incorporate hands-on, laboratory work at the state-of-the-art, NIBRT facility in Dublin.BioPharmaceutical Science (Online) from Institute of Technology Sligo 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. The Medical Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical sectors are among the fastest growing in the Life Sciences area both nationally and internationally. I want to find another Bachelor Course CareersGraduates from this programme can expect to find employment in the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Diagnostics or Pharmaceutical, sectors as well as more broadly in the area of analytical science. In the development of this programme emphasis has been placed on aligning the course content with the skills required by the Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical industry, whilst ensuring that there is sufficient flexibility to allow students to move laterally into associated careers. Graduates are typically employed in Scientific, Operations and Quality Assurance / Control positions in the Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry sectors both in Ireland and abroad. Their work may involve the manufacture of novel medicines from living cells, immunodiagnostics, bioanalytics, process validation and process optimization.

BioPharmaceutical Science (Online) from Institute of Technology Sligo aims to provide students with the knowledge, know-how, training and practical experience to enable them to gain employment in the Biopharmaceutical or Biomedical industries.

Disciplines

Pharmacy

Biomedicine

Biology

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Level 6 of 120 credits on the NFQ (Higher Certificate) in Science or in a cognate area. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant experience will also be considered through IT Sligo’s RPL process.