Commissioning Qualification & Validation CQF for Biologics Manufacturing - Sligo
This postgraduate certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to be involved in the commissioning of equipment and utilities used in biopharmaceutical plants. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to perform commissioning of a bioprocessing plant, and the equipment related to the biotechnology industry. This programme is offered jointly with NIBRT.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
The programme is open to students who have obtained an honours degree (Level 8) or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and relevant experience in the BioProcessing industry (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment) may apply for consideration through the ATU RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) process.
Further information
Total Fees €6,000
Modules
Facility Design and Operation
Biologics Manufacturing
Regulation, Risk and Compliance
Commissioning, Qualification & Validation
Scale-up and Technology Transfer
Examination & Assessment
Assessment on this programme is via 100% continuous assessment.
Course Coordinator: Mary Butler: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Michelle Moore: michelle.moore@atu.ie