Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	1.5 years (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)
Course code	0125/0205

Tuition fee	€14,000 per year
Application fee	€20 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Undergraduate Bachelors degree level 6 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or Duolingo English Test 100+ More Information

More information	gmit.ie/..-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing

Overview

The programme was designed in partnership with Irish companies manufacturing biopharmaceuticals and relevant industry stakeholders. Learners will develop both critical research skills in biopharmaceutical science and indepth understanding of the quality processes involved in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals products.

The Masters programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach. Based on the input from industry, the programme design team have placed a strong emphasis on work-based learning and the year long long research project will be carried out in the company in which you work or should this not be possible ATU Galway will make every effort to facilitate a project within an applied research centre in ATU Galway.

The MSc in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing will develop in-depth knowledge of biologics manufacturing and skills relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector through the delivery of a suite of modules,including: Advanced Biopharmaceutical Science, Bioprocessing Technology, Validation for Biopharmaceuticals, Design and Analysis of Experiments and Six Sigma Management. A choice of elective will be offered from the following: Biopharmaceutical Science, Immunology, Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Technology, and Biopharmaceutical Facilities./p>

Learning Approach

Blended learning
Project-based learning
Team-Based Learning
Self-Directed and Flexible Learning
Industry speakers and Networking events
What to Expect

The programme has been designed for people in full-time employment in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical sector. Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live on-line and will be recorded, available through ATU’s learning platform Moodle. On-site activities are limited, but learners who take the elective module in Biopharmaceutical Science will be expected to be onsite for a 2 day on-site practical workshop in December.

The department will be running on-site medical technologies networking events and students enrolled on the Masters in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing are welcome to attend.

Career opportunities

The proposed Masters in Biopharmaceutical Science and Technology will equip graduates with a strong fundamental knowledge in high tech biopharmaceutical science. Data collated from the industry consultation expect graduates to fill roles in:

Biotechnical production specialists
Process Sciences Associates
Process engineer
Cell Line Engineers
Cell Biology & Bioanalytical Analysts
Data Science & Analytics Engineers
Technical Operations Specialist
Technical Services Specialist
Validation Specialist
Manufacturing Support Specialist
Operations Lead/Manager
QA Specialist/Manager
Leadership roles in Research and Development