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  Engineering - Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering PGDip


University College Cork    College of Science, Engineering and Food Science

Full time & Part time September PGDip 9 months full time, 18 months part time (over 2 years)
Chemistry (6) Engineering (12)

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Are you interested in a career in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry? Look no further than the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering. This 9-month full-time or 18-month part-time programme offers you the chance to gain a formal qualification in areas highly relevant to the industry. You'll learn about product containment, design of production facilities, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and more. The course is taught on weekends, making it accessible for working professionals. With continuous assessment and end-of-period exams, you'll be well-prepared for success. Entry requirements include a pass in a primary honours degree in engineering or equivalent, or a pass in a primary honours degree with relevant industrial experience. Join this programme and enhance your skills and employability in the pharmaceutical industry.

About the course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering is a full-time programme running for 9 months or a part-time programme running for a minimum of 18 months over 2 academic years (maximum 45 months over 5 academic years) from the date of first registration for the programme. You will have the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in areas of particular topical interest to the bio/pharmaceutical industry; to upskill your competence for these important industrial sectors, including issues such as product containment, powder/ particle technology, design of API and secondary production facilities, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), design of classified facilities, aseptic processing facility design, utilities and services, data analysis and process validation.

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Entry Requirements

Candidates must have achieved a Pass in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in engineering or equivalent.
Or a Pass in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, ideally with some relevant industrial experience.
In all cases, the course of study for each candidate must be approved by the course coordinator.




Fees

EU Fee (Full-time): €9,140
EU Fee (Part-time): €4,640

Non EU Fee (Full-time): €19,300

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