Process Technologies - Pharma & Medtech
This innovative BSc in Process Technologies is a unique blend of MedTech, Pharma, and Food process technology modules. This course?provides students with the most up-to-date and relevant skills to advance their career in operator, technician, or supervisory roles within high-growth sectors.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
11 Months
Developed and taught by experienced academics and industry lecturers,?this?course is delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online and up to 2 Saturdays per month in person.?
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a QQI Level 6 Certificate (120 credits) in Science, Engineering, Quality or related discipline.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPTIONS
Over 70% of graduates have successfully advanced their careers post completion of our courses. Potential career opportunities following the successful completion of this course are highlighted below:
Production Technician / Operator
Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing Supervisor/Team Leader
Process Improvement Specialist
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Supply Chain Planner
Regulatory Compliance
Health & Safety Officer
An essential part of the course will be the career progression module where significant support will be given to participants on career development through structured one-on-one CV assistance, interviewing support and developing career networks. regular guest speakers and lecturers from industry will assist graduates in making links with industry.
Further information
Intake: September 2023
Dublin, Cork, Limerick.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2023.
Our admissions team are on hand to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have on the course.
Students who wish to apply to this course should follow the following application process.
Step 1: Enquire through the form at the top right of this page
Step 2: A member of our team will be in contact through phone or email
Step 3: If you are deemed to be eligible for the course, you will be sent an application form by email. You MUST fill in this application form and attach all necessary *documents (CV, ID, Transcripts, etc.)
Step 4: On submission of the completed application form and all documentation, your application will be sent to the associated department for final approval. You will receive an e-mail confirming your place on the programme. (Note: This process can take up to one week particularly during busy admission periods.)
*We accept scanned documents in a pdf format. Pictures of documents are not accepted.
**For those who are applying for Springboard or HCI funding, you will be directed to fill out an additional application form on the Springboard website, this is to confirm your eligibility to receive funding
This course will help?students?deepen their knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and regulations in the BioPharma, MedTech, and Food industry as well as focusing on emerging trends within these sectors.?Students?will develop their skills in critical thinking, lean operations, technical writing & reporting, communications and presentations, and other areas that industry companies seek.
Integrating theoretical and practical learning in a Pilot Plant facility, graduates will experiment with analytical and biochemical techniques and understand their application within each sector.
Medical Device Manufacturing
Bioprocessing Manufacturing Technology
Technical Writing
Bio-Organic Chemistry
Team Lead Skills & Professional Development
Analytical Techniques
Food Science & Health
Lean Operations Project
This course will cover the following modules.
Module 1: Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturing processes, regulation, product & process qualification/validation, cleanroom operations and product sterilization.
Module 2: Bioprocessing Manufacturing Technology
Upstream and Downstream processing operations, critical control parameters to produce a quality product, cleaning and impurity control precautions.
Module 3: Technical Writing
Effective communication, technical report writing, research methods and presentation skills.
Module 4: Bio-Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry, biological systems, pathways and mechanism of important nutritional and pharmacological teams.
Module 5: Team Lead Skills & Professional Development
Organisational effectiveness, professional development, leading and managing teams, working with diverse and geographical teams.
Module 6: Analytical Techniques
Raw material testing, in-process testing and final product release. Hands-on experience on key techniques such as IR, UV, HPLC, GC and TLC.
Module 7: Food Science & Health
Nutrition, human, physiology and diet-health relationship, health studies, current market and future trends.
Module 8: Lean Operations Project
Lean principles, practical application of the lean tool to identify and improve business processes.
Collaborating University: Technical University Dublin - Tallaght Campus
Accreditation: QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Process Technologies
Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on admissions@innopharmalabs.com or call us (01) 485 334