Introduction to Quality Control Lab Skills for BioPharmaceuticals

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	SG_SNBMQ_S06
Level	6
Duration	1 semester
Credits	5
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Sligo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Introduction to Quality Control Lab Skills for BioPharmaceuticals

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Course Overview

This blended course of 4 days of theory and NIBRT onsite practicals combines theoretical sessions with hands-on practical training to ensure attendees have a comprehensive understanding of the key lab equipment used in biopharma QC labs and gain the key skills required to work safely and accurately in a laboratory setting.

NIBRT Global Qualification (NGQ)

The NIBRT Global Qualifications (NGQs) are internationally recognised training qualifications setting a new benchmark for biopharmaceutical education and workforce development.

Earn your NGQ by completing a micro-credential accredited by ATU – a short, flexible and accredited way to upskill and advance your biopharma career.

Step 1 – Complete an upstream practical training course at the NIBRT facility or at an affiliated NIBRT Global Partner site.
The upstream practical training module provides students with a fundamental understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of cell culture processing as it relates to the manufacture of modern biopharmaceutical products.

Step 2 – Register for the corresponding NGQ below for €500. To earn the qualification, you will complete a multiple-choice quiz, a 2,000-word lab report, and a 1,500-word reflective assessment. Upon successful completion, you will receive your accredited NGQ certificate (5 ECTS). NGQs are stackable, leading to a Special Purpose Award (30 ECTS).

Fee Payment: €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.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
1	Introduction to Quality Control Lab Skills for BioPharmaceuticals This module aims to equip the learners with the fundamental theoretical and practical laboratory skills that are required to work in a biopharmaceutical quality control environment. This blended course of 4days of theory and NIBRT onsite practicals combines theoretical sessions with hands-on practical training to ensure attendees have a comprehensive understanding of the key lab equipment used in biopharma QC labs and gain the key skills required to work safely and accurately in a laboratory setting. Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the main stages involved in the production of a biopharmaceutical product. 2. Outline the main principles of Good Laboratory Practice 3. Participate in a range of laboratory practical sessions designed to impart basic lab skills for working in biopharma. 4. Demonstrate familiarity with crucial aspects of lab safety when working in a QC environment.	05	Mandatory

Recommended Study Hours per week

2.5 hours per week

Examination and Assessment

Theory assessment: 30%
Lab Report: 40%
Reflective Report on Learning Applied (1500 words): 30%
For this Special Purpose Award, students are required to attend four days in NIBRT at their state-of-the-art
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.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Progression

Student could progress by completing another Special Purpose Award or Level 6 major award in a related area.

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Undergraduate Prospectus Online, Flexible & Professional Development Prospectus

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must have completed the Mandatory Practical attendance for this module with NIBRT within the previous 12 months.

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 fees

Careers

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.

In developing this programme, NIBRT consulted extensively with biopharmaceutical employers to determine their skills requirements. Senior management, who have responsibility for training and hiring within these organisations, have indicated that significant job openings currently exist in the biosciences industry in the fields regulatory affairs, quality control and lab analysis. This Special Purpose Award has been specifically designed in response to the requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry, and it provides a thorough introduction to the lab skills required for working in a quality control environment.