M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology
Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus | Leinster, Ireland | Estd in 1970 | Private University
Leinster, Ireland
About M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) offers a one-year full-time Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma programme in Biopharmaceutical Technology. The programme is being offered by TUS at the Athlone campus since 1996. The M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme is offered by the Department of Life and Physical Sciences. M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme includes lectures and laboratory sessions in addition to site visits to local biopharmaceutical plants, guest lectures and practical training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT) in Dublin. NIBRT is a replica bioprocessing plant and comprises manufacturing equipment with a modern bioprocessing facility. The available facilities include fill finish, upstream, downstream and bioanalytical facilities.
Ireland has nine out of ten pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Also, seven out of ten drug products (blockbuster) are manufactured in Ireland. According to Irish Government’s Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, the Biopharma sector requires highly qualified and skilled scientists in the coming years. Technological University of the Shannon offers M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme that meets the current and future skills shortages in the Biopharmaceutical sector in Ireland and other countries. The career prospects of the programme include Research and Development in academia and industry. The M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme offers various opportunities to its graduates in the fields of Medical Device, Medical Diagnostics, Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors.
The course structure of M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme is divided into two semesters with two modules. The two modules run throughout the academic year. Semester 1 includes Analytical Tools for Characterising Biopharmaceutical, Cell Culture and Cell Line Development, Protein Biochemistry, Lean Six Sigma for Biopharma. Semester 2 includes Immunobiologics, Contemporary Issues in Biopharm, Bioprocess Technology, Quality by Design and Project Management, Research Project, and Practical Elements. Students have to do research projects in semester 2 and is continued after that in the summer period.
Highlights
Particulars | Info |
Type of Programme | Masters |
Modes of Programme | Full-time |
Offered by | Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon |
Admission mode | Online |
English language score accepted |
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Admission and Application
The M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme admission procedure at Technological University of the Shannon follows simple procedure. First students have to check their eligibility criteria. Once the eligibility criteria is met, students have to go to the course page and click on the Online Application System. After clicking on the link, students will be directed to site- ssb.midlands.tus.ie. New users have to create a username and password in order to log in to the application form. Next, students have to fill the application form, upload the documents and submit.
After the submission, the application will be assessed by the concerned department. Students have to track the status of their application by logging into the same portal. Applicants may also have to appear for an interview. For international students, online Zoom/Skype/MS Teams interviews may be arranged.
How to Apply
Students have to apply online on the course page of TUS.
For M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme, students have to apply online on ssb.midlands.tus.ie.
Next, students have to create a username and password.
After that, students have to log in and fill the application form.
Students also have to upload necessary documents as a part of the application process.
Finally, students have to submit the form.
An email confirmation will be sent to the students after the application form submission.
Students can track the status of their application by logging to the same portal.
Documents Required
Degree certificate
Academic transcript
English language test certification, such as IELTS
Passport
Visa
Eligibility
In order to take Technological University of the Shannon admission to the M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme, students have to meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria is the required criteria for entry into the programme. For M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme admission, students should have a first or a second-class honours degree in the relevant stream. Graduates who do not meet the above criteria or hold equivalent qualifications or have relevant work experience can also apply for the programme admission.
The M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Technology programme holds additional English language requirements for international students. Technological University of the Shannon accepts scores of IELTS in the case of international student admission.
Candidates should have a first or a second-class honours grade or an international equivalent in a Biology or Chemistry-related primary degree (for example Biotechnology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Genetics, Neuroscience, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Physiology, Medicinal Chemistry or an equivalent qualification)
Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related science and technology disciplines or who have relevant industrial experience will be considered
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent