Courses
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 | Blended |
| Campus Locations | Sligo |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
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.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction to Quality Control Lab Skills for BioPharmaceuticalsThis 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. |
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.
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
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.
Progression
Student could progress by completing another Special Purpose Award or Level 6 major award in a related area.
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent award.
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
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.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
Operators, technical staff, new hires, jobseekers, sales staff and managers and industry employees wishing to enhance their employment opportunities.
Contact Information
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