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5. PE6022 : Aseptic Manufacturing Design

Course Fact File

Code	PE6022
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	4 Dec 2026
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5
Start Date	23 Jan 2027

Outline

Module Goal

To provide a framework for the design of an aseptic manufacturing facility in the production of pharmaceuticals.

Module Content

• Overview of the biopharmaceutical industry, aseptic manufacturing production facilities design
• Overview & design philosophy, sterilisation and disinfection (thermal and non-thermal), lyophilisation, facility architecture and layout, air classification, ventilation, air conditioning & HEPA filtration, water, surface finishes, pressure, barrier isolation technology, personnel, clothing, design considerations in the rest of the facility, regulatory framework and issues.

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
Saturday 23 January	1pm - 5pm	Electrical Engineering Building ELECT_L2
Friday 19 February	2pm - 8pm	Electrical Engineering Building ELECT_L2

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

Assignment	Short Questions	30
Assignment	Design Exercise	70

Why Choose

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

1. Present an overview of the biopharmaceutical industry and the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals.
2. Identify the major design and regulatory issues associated with the design and operation of an aseptic manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals.
3. Outline the implementation of a suitable sterilization, disinfection, lyophilisation regime in an aseptic processing facility.
4. Design a suitable aseptic facility services and utilities including air classification, ventilation, air conditioning & HEPA filtration and water.
5. Propose an outline design of an aseptic manufacturing facility which includes design philosophy, facility architecture and layout and surface finishes.
6. Identify appropriate personnel clothing and procedures for working in an aseptic manufacturing environment.

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

The programme fee is €1,000 (payable on application)

How To Apply

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

1. Create and account/login to UCC Apply by clicking the Apply Online button below.
2. Start a new application - you must choose Adult & Continuing Education
3. On the tab Academic Level, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type:  Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Programme Title

To obtain a step-by-step application guide with visual prompts, please contact the Programme Coordinator.