Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Campus Diploma Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Diploma
Starts
22 Sep

Introduction

Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing is a 22 Sep Diploma program taught at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Semesters) options.

The Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing at Dundalk Institute of Technology is a 3-semester part-time course designed for science, engineering, and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill for employment in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and related Life Sciences industries. The programme develops technical skills and knowledge across core (bio)pharma skills gaps.

Dundalk Institute of Technology delivers the course using blended learning. Students attend weekly online classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30-9.30pm, plus hands-on practical lab-based sessions at the end of each semester in DkIT and in NIBRT. Students complete a project module and may undertake a work placement in a relevant company if currently unemployed.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
  • Health and Safety for the (Bio)Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Cleanroom Practices
  • Bioprocessing
  • Regulatory Affairs & (Bio)Pharmaceutical Data Integrity
  • Validation and Instrumentation
  • Project (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing
  • Work Placement (Bio)Pharma Manufacturing

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing at Dundalk Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Dundalk Institute of Technology.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dundalk Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants should have a level 8 major award in Engineering/Science OR a Level 7 major award in a cognate Science discipline OR a Level 7 major award in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Industry.

Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria may be admitted though the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and interview.

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Courses Units

More Information

  • Manufacture
  • Validation
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Regulatory affairs

Scholarships

23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.