The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical manufacturing is a 90-credit, 2-year full-time programme delivered across four academic semesters. The course has been designed with significant input from industry experts to meet the demands of the biopharmaceutical sector.The course offers a wide range of modules covering topics related marketing, finance, leadership, management, as well as biopharmaceutical science, bioprocess technology, validation, Six Sigma, quality and regulatory affairs. The research aspect of the programme offers a 2-phase research project centred around the theoretical design, development, commercialisation and marketing of a novel biopharmaceutical product. To aid this research, supporting modules such as design of experiments and research methods will be offered.The program aims to equip learners with interdisciplinary, cutting-edge skills and knowledge essential for the biopharmaceutical sector.
| Course Location | Galway City, Galway |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 6300 |
| Entry Requirements | A H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in a cognate science discipline such as biochemistry, microbiology, biology, biomedical science/engineering or equivalent, is the minimum entry requirement for this programme. English Language Requirements: English Language Requirements for this programme is 6.0 (ILETS score). English language requirements are determined by ATU and are published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code[OS1] . Alternative Admission Routes: ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. For applicants without this qualification, the RPL process of ATU will be used to determine admission to the programme. Academic Code of Practice No. 6 outlines the policies and procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning and guidance for applicants is provided on myexperience.ie[OS2]. Learners who have completed either the Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing or the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing [OS3] are eligible for entry. |
| Career Path | The programme is aimed at graduates who have either a science or engineering background and are aiming to progress their careers in a leadership/managerial role. |
A 60 credit masters programme designed for professionals working in areas that cater for people with palliative and/or end of life care needs.
This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industry who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees.
This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industry who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees.
This is an innovative work-based learning programme that has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry in the western region who have identified a major skill-gap in the field.
