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UCC MicroCreds courses

Advanced Biopharmaceutical Engineering (PE6027)

Course Fact File
CodePE6027
Duration12 weeks
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ LevelLevel 9
Fees€1,000 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date16/12/2024
Venue

Blended delivery.

Credits5
Start Date13th January 2025

Outline

Module Goal

To develop a framework for the design of the upstream and downstream production process of bio-pharmaceuticals, through the use of novel approaches/technologies.

Module Content

  • This advanced, highly specialised micro-credential supports the learner in acquiring industry standard skills such as: Define a production process to operate with flexibility in order to effectively facilitate efficient technological transfers and production process.
  • Integrate an upstream and downstream production process into a commercial facility layout through incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies for biopharmaceutical processing e.g. disposable technology, process analytical technology, QbD, thereby increasing speed to risk reduction milestones
  • Design a production suite to align personnel, equipment and material flows with the existing procedures, facility layout and process support areas to minimise impact on other processes.
  • Define a production process to operate with flexibility in order to effectively facilitate efficient technological transfers and production process.
  • Integrate an upstream and downstream production process into a commercial facility layout through incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies for biopharmaceutical processing e.g. disposable technology, process analytical technology, QbD, thereby increasing speed to risk reduction milestones
  • Design a production suite to align personnel, equipment and material flows with the existing procedures, facility layout and process support areas to minimise impact on other processes.

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 25th of January 9am - 1pm Electrical Engineering Lecture Theatre 2
Thursday 21st of February 2pm - 8pm Cummins SID

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

  • Assignment - short questions - 30 marks.
  • Assignment - 70 marks.

Why Choose

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

  1. Define a production process to operate with flexibility in order to effectively facilitate efficient technological transfers and production process.

  2. Integrate an upstream and downstream production process into a commercial facility layout through incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies for biopharmaceutical processing e.g. disposable technology, process analytical technology, QbD, thereby increasing speed to risk reduction milestones

  3. Design a production suite to align personnel, equipment and material flows with the existing procedures, facility layout and process support areas to minimise impact on other processes.

Requirements

This micro-credential is  organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area. The micro-credential offers graduates working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry as well as students and professionals with basic engineering backgrounds/experience the opportunity to further develop their skill set and employability across a wider range of roles in the industry through enhanced continuing professional development.

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,000 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €500.

Check your eligibility on the HEA Website

How To Apply

Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)

 

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