Overview
This Minor Award in Science in Bioanalytical Techniques from the Atlantic Technological University is particularly suited to provide the core skills to transition those individuals with some previous experience as operators or lab. technicians to similar roles within the rapidly-expanding Biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector and also to more specialised roles. The course is structured to include the requisite knowledge, skills and professional competence required to be part of this workforce and has a large practical component (50%) associated with it.
This course is unique. It is part of the award winning suite of courses offered by NIBRT/ATU Sligo (Taoiseach’s Public Service Excellence Awards). It is a blend of the latest cutting edge academic modules in Biopharmaceuticals and exposure to a state of the art and award winning industrial biopharmaceutical training facility.
Career Opportunities
Candidates who successfully complete the 10 credit Level 9 SPA may be eligible to work in QC/QA laboratories that specialise in the analysis of Biologics.
Programme Structure
- The primary focus of this SPA is the emerging Biopharmaceutical industry sector in Ireland and overseas and these awards are being developed and offered in partnership with NIBRT.
- The Bioanalytics practical laboratory element in this proposed special purpose award is a very attractive option for personnel seeking laboratory hands on experience.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
10 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology Biotechnology View 4 other Short Courses in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To qualify for entry onto this special purpose award, a standard applicant must hold a cognate Level 8 Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants who may not have the aforementioned qualifications but who may have relevant industrial experience may apply for consideration under the RPL process in accordance with the policies of ATU Sligo in this area.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 EUR for the full programme during 6 months. -
EU/EEA
2000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 EUR for the full programme during 6 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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