Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Modules include:

• Cell Biology / Biotechnology (structure, function, manipulation of cells / cell components (DNA / RNA / protein))
• Supply Chain (from raw materials to final product, value chain mapping, end-to-end manufacturing)
• Data integrity (data integrity, data security, data analytics, LIMS / trackwise, statistics)
• Regulatory Affairs (current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), quality mind-set, root cause analysis)
• Health and Safety (risk assessment, safety data sheets, handling chemicals, microbiology, environmental)
• Manufacturing for (Bio)Pharma (CIP/SIP, heat transfer, P&ID, automation, single use bioreactors)
• Instrumentation (relevant (bio)pharma equipment / instrumentation, incl. validation)
• Bioprocessing (upstream processing / downstream processing, separation science, process monitoring, process control)

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.

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.

Please note that these arrangements may be subject to changes due to the Covid-19 situation. 

The programme aims to develop technical skills and knowledge in some of the core areas which have been identified as skills gaps in the (Bio)pharma sector. 

Course is FREE to the Unemployed.

A fee of €530 applied to the employed / self-employed applicants.

Applicants should have a level 7 major award in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.

Applicants who do not meet these academic criteria and have experience in the sector may be admitted though the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy 

Such candidates are assessed through a reference-supported application and interview.

To apply for this programme via the Springboard+ scheme, you must meet the eligibility criteria (click to read) in addition to the minimum entry criteria listed above. 

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie

Dr. Arjan Van Rossum (Head of Department of Applied Sciences)
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370 265
Email: arjan.vanrossum@dkit.ie

Sara Farrell (Lifelong Learning Centre)
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370291
Email: springboard@dkit.ie