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5. PE6012: Pharmaceutical Process Equipment, Materials and Mechanical Design

Course Fact File

Code	PE6012
Duration	12 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ Level	Level 9
Fees	€1,000 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	28 Aug 2026
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5
Start Date	18 Sep 2026

Outline

Module Goal

To provide an understanding of the use of Engineering Materials and application of Mechanical Design to Process Equipment in the Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry.

Module Content

• Classification of Materials
• Containment
• Corrosion Resistance
• Process Compatibility
• Materials for Bio-Pharma and Pharma Industries
• Hygienic design
• Mechanical Design
• Machinery Dynamics
• Pressure Vessel Theory
• Fabrication
• Equipment Failure & Safety
• Process vessels
• Pipe systems

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
• 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
• 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning

In person lecture/tutorial date

Date	Time	Location
Friday 18 September	1pm - 5pm	Food Science Building FSB_322
Thursday 15 October	2pm - 8pm	Cummins Sustainability Lab G2

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

Assignment	Selected Studies	40
Project	Selected Studies	60

 

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of Design Codes in Vessel Design.
2. Categorize the important internal components of process equipment.
3. Outline the dominant environmental factors that underpin mechanical design.
4. Perform calculations of stress and deflection in equipment under load.
5. Select the material of construction for an item of equipment.
6. Design the significant dimensions of equipment from mechanical considerations.

Requirements

Applicants must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second-Class Honours Grade II, OR a level 8 BSc degree, with a minimum grade Second Class Honours Grade II, where the BSc graduate has a recognised qualification in process or Chemical Engineering (e.g. Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent). However, applicants with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subjected to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), In all cases, the course of studies for each application must be approved by the Programme Director.

Fees and Costs

€1,000

How To Apply

Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).

1. Start a new application
   • WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
2. During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type: Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Pharmaceutical Process Equipment, Materials and Mechanical Design (PE6012)

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