Certificate in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Course Overview
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Certificate in Science in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing will have professional skills and knowledge in the area of biopharmaceutical production. They will be able to effectively contribute and progress in (bio)pharmaceutical or related settings, in areas such as manufacture, validation, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory affairs. Graduates could also seek further educational qualifications in a (bio)pharmaceutical or related area.
Course Delivery and Modules
This course is delivered using a blended learning approach with weekly interactive and hands-on practical lab-based sessions supported by independent and online learning.
- Online classes runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30-9.30pm.
- Students have to attend DKIT for 3 days (09.00 to 16.30hrs) at the end of each semester for laboratory-based classes.
Please note: The final exams may be scheduled in the DkIT campus during the daytime.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
Fees and Funding
Course fee is €500 payable in 2 instalments as follows:
- Instalment 1: €200 (non-refundable) is payable to confirm your acceptance of a course place.
- Instalment 2: €300 is payable by the 31st October.
Course is FREE to unemployed people in receipt of an eligible DSP Jobseekers payment. Find out more here: https://www.dkit.ie/part-time/fees,-concessions-and-policies.html
Fees
€500
Entry Requirements
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Applicants should have a level 8 major award in Engineering/Science
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a Level 7 major award in a cognate Science discipline
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a Level 7 major award in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the
Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Industry. - Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria and have experience in the sector may be admitted through the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and interview. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How To Apply
Next intake SEPTEMBER 2025. To register your interest please complete the form at the link below, you will be notified when applications open in Spring 2025.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
