Progression route to Masters in BioIndustry 4.0All students will first commence on the Postgraduate Certificate in BioIndustry 4.0 and if successful may transfer to the Masters in BioIndustry 4.0If you have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in BioIndustry 4.0, you can apply for the Masters in BioIndustry 4.0 here - Apply NowThis programme is a joint initiative by ATU Sligo and NIBRT who have enjoyed a long-standing working relationship with the shared vision of offering targeted training aligned to and directly addressing the skills requirements of the Biopharma/Pharmachem sector, identified in the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs report on the Future Skills Needs of the Biopharma Industry in Ireland.This Masters programme in Science in Validation and Digitalisation Technologies aims to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in biopharma related aspects of Industry 4.0 (BioIndustry 4.0), with specific focus on cutting edge technologies.The programme is aimed at manufacturing, quality, engineering and site management personnel who are looking to increase their understanding and application of the latest digital trends and technologies in the validation and digitalisation fields and who already hold a Level 8 qualification in science or engineering disciplines.It will provide a postgraduate qualification in the area of digitalisation that will form both an introduction for new or proposed entrants to the area and additional skills and knowledge to those working in the area.Key modules include:- Introduction to BioIndustry 4.0- Biologics Manufacturing: Current and Future- Regulation, Risk and Compliance (Elective)- Research Methods Biopharma (Elective)- Bio Industry 4.0 Theory and Practice- Bio Industry Data & Digital Technologies- BioProcesssing ThesisThe biopharmaceutical industry is among Irelands most significant investors. There are 84,000 highly skilled people directly and indirectly employed in the sector and the expectation is that this will increase by up to 10,000 jobs over the next 5 years, (NIBRT Annual Report, 2022).Please note: This programme is jointly offered by ATU Sligo and NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training)Recommended ReadingIrelands Industry 4.0 Strategy 2020-2025Kelly, D., Validation of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes., American Chemical Society, 2003
| College | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) |
| Course ID | 192939 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 8496 |
| Entry Requirements | The programme is open to students who have obtained an honours degree or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e. Engineering or Life Sciences). Other candidates with alternative honours degrees and experience in the BioProcessing industry may apply for consideration (typically 5 years duration in a GMP environment). The entry requirements will encompass recognition of prior accredited learning in other third level institutions, in accordance with ATU procedures. |
| Career Path | This programmes is aimed at manufacturing, quality, engineering and site management personnel who are looking to increase their understanding and application of the latest digital trends and technologies in the validation and digitalisation fields and who already hold a Level 8 qualification in science or engineering disciplines. |
This programme is run in conjunction with NIBRT (National Institute for Biopharmaceutical Research and Training), with many of the lecturers and guest lecturers from NIBRT.
The Master of Science (MSc) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Bioprocessing have been developed by ATU Sligo to meet the growing needs of the Biopharmaceutical Industry.
This postgraduate course is the first of its kind in Ireland, offering students the opportunity to upskill their digital business skillset through flexible online delivery.
This add-on programme offers graduates a broad skills base for the specialised profession of quantity surveying.
