The MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme provides substantial coverage of scientific, technical, management and regulatory issues associated with this industry. The aim of this programme is to offer an internationally recognised high quality flexible curriculum, which follows the latest developments in science and technology. This programme is suitable for Science and Engineering graduates wishing to obtain a qualification which is highly relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Class times for two year part time version: Classes are delivered between UCD and NIBRT every Friday afternoon (during UCD term time) between 14.00 - 18.00. Students can attend either in person or online (note: lectures are not recorded and students attending online must do so between 14.00-18.00 on Fridays). The labs that take place during reading week approx 3 days (13th - 26th March) require in person attendance (exact dates to be confirmed).
Curricular information is subject to change
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The MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme provides intensive training in the requisite skills for a professional engineer or scientist in the biopharmaceutical or related sector. The programme provides substantial coverage of the scientific, technical, management and regulatory issues associated with this industry.
The programme's teaching methods are highly interactive and varied and student learning is assessed using a variety of assessment methodology including exams, assignments, case studies and presentations. Students complete a research project which consolidates their basic knowledge of the course content and provides intensive research experience and training. The course content addresses the principal scientific and engineering challenges involved in the design, operation and management of biopharmaceutical production facilities.
It is anticipated that graduates from this programme will play an important role in the development, design and operation of biopharmaceutical processes throughout the industry in the coming years.
T015 MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering PT is a 90-Credit, Part-time Programme. Students must complete 90 credits over the course of their degree. Students register for 30 credits in Year 1 and 60 credits in Year 2.
Module ID | Module Title | Trimester | Credits |
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CHEN40670 | Biotechnology & Biopharma | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40720 | Principles of Biopharmaceutical Engineering (PT) | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40730 | Animal Cell Culture Technology (PT) | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40090 | Bioprocessing Laboratory | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40710 | Downstream Processing & Sterile Fill Finish (PT) | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40850 | Cell Therapy Tech & Processing | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40110 | Facility Design and Operation | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40120 | Biopharmaceutical Industry Regulation and Management | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40630 | Bioanalytical Science for Biopharma | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN40130 | Bioprocess Scale-up and Technology Transfer | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40650 | Research Methodologies | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40860 | Gene Ther & Vacc Tech & Proc | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40870 | GMP Manufact Advan Therapeutic | Spring | 5 |
CHEN40140 | Biopharmaceutical Engineering Project | Summer | 30 |
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
MTEMP001 | Stage 1 - 100.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |