Courses
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Development and Manufacturing
Certificate
Course Details
Course Code | SG_SNBMA_S09 |
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Level | 9 |
Duration | 1 semester |
Credits | 5 |
Method of Delivery | Blended |
Campus Locations | Sligo |
Mode of Delivery | Part Time |

Course Overview
This module aims to equip the learners with a well-rounded understanding of ATMP development and manufacturing. This blended course of 5 days of theory and NIBRT onsite practicals combines theoretical sessions blending comprehensive regulatory knowledge with hands-on technical experience, to ensure it equips the attendees with the skills and insights required to excel in ATMP production and compliance.
The course emphasises regulatory frameworks, quality systems, risk management and cleanroom operations, ensuring learners gain both theoretical and practical expertise.
Course Details
Year 1
Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
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1 |
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Development and ManufacturingThis module aims to equip the learners with a well-rounded understanding of ATMP development and manufacturing. This blended course of 5 days of theory and NIBRT onsite practicals combines theoretical sessions blending comprehensive regulatory knowledge with hands-on technical experience, to ensure it equips the attendees with the skills and insights required to excel in ATMP production and compliance. The course emphasises regulatory frameworks, quality systems, risk management and cleanroom operations, ensuring learners gain both theoretical and practical expertise. Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate and apply ATMP manufacturing principles in compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including EU GMP Annex 1, FDA guidelines, and ATMP-specific regulations. |
05 | Mandatory |
Recommended Study Hours per week
Examination and Assessment
Lab Report: 40%
Reflective Report on Learning Applied to own employment (1500 words): 30%
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
facilities in Dublin. This represents week one. A time limit of 12 months is applied from NIBRT mandatory
attendance until completion of additional learning online via ATU for the special purpose award. Students can
access this SPA any time in either semester 1 or semester 2 and the results will be brought to the next
available exam board.
Progression
Student could progress by completing another special purpose award or Level 9 major award in a related area
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Entry Requirements
The programme is open to students who have completed a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Level 8 degree in a Science or Engineering subject related to the life sciences.
Fees
Total Fees EU: €500
€500 fee is paid directly to NIBRT via a payment link that will be sent post registration. If you have received a funding subsidy, you will be sent a payment link for the adjusted amount owed.
Further information on feesCareers
Operators, Technical Staff, New hires, Jobseekers, Sales staff and Managers and industry employees wishing to enhance their employment opportunities by increasing their understanding of ATMP development and manufacturing who complete this programme have great employment opportunities based on EGFSN recent report.
A new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs forecasts that 21,000 additional jobs are likely to be created in the Biopharma sector in Ireland by 2027. The report, entitled Skills for Biopharma – Researching and forecasting the current and future skills needs of the Biopharma sector in Ireland to 2027 shows the strong growth in employment in the Biopharma sector in both manufacturing and services subsectors in Ireland since 2016, and highlights the specific skills needed to support this dynamic and strategically important sector for Ireland’s economy. This report highlights that microcredentials for BioPharma training are an opportunity for skills enhancement.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
Operators, Technical Staff, New hires, Jobseekers, Sales staff and Managers and industry employees wishing to enhance their employment opportunities by increasing their understanding of ATMP development and manufacturing.
Contact Information
Life Sciences