Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Applications are closed for September 2024. 

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.

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Learners are required to take a number of mandatory modules with a choice of one elective. Depending on the choice of elective this may be scheduled in either semester 1 or semester 2.

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

This is a full-time programme, and the Applied Research Project will be work-based and year-long. Those employed in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Sector can undertake projects with their employer, however the design of the project should be produced by the learner with the advice of the supervisors and must be of relevance to the programme. Students enrolled onto the programme who are not employed in the Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical sector will be required to complete a year-long applied research project with a relevant industry or academic partner. ATU will make every effort to assist.

The next intake on the programme is September 2024.

Fees and Funding

The Total Fees (EU Fees) for this programme can be found on our Fees & Funding webpage - Fees & Funding | ATU - Atlantic Technological University

How to Apply

Select Application Type L9.

Please provide the following documentations to support your application:

1. A CV (max three pages) detailing their qualifications & career to date.

2. A personal motivational statement, which should include an outline of their plans and interests related to Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical manufacturing.

English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU Galway City and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code.

Knowledge of the English language is considered as a basic requirement and non-native English speakers who are applicants for Level 9 taught programmes are required to have a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTs or equivalent.

Contact Us

Dr Eugene McCarthy

Head of Department of Analytical, Biopharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

School of Science and Computing

Email: eugene.mccarthy@atu.ie