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During this programme, you will:  

• Gain an understanding of the principles of managing process safety and up-to-date knowledge of upstream and downstream processing of biomolecules. 

• Learn about the latest advances in biochemistry and biomanufacturing including computational modelling. 

• Examine the pathway taken from the identification of a drug target to a potential new therapy. 

• Develop enquiry-based learning and presentation skills and explore scientific and technical issues facing bio-based industries. 

Key Information:  

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years  

• Delivered online 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters  

• Submit bioprocessing project at the end of the summer semester  

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Full-time 

Autumn Semester

• develops a fundamental understanding of how modern biochemical and biophysical characterization techniques work. 

• introduces the computational physics, chemistry and biology underpinning the latest breakthroughs in disease treatment and regenerative medicine. 

• discusses and interprets the structural and functional characteristics of eukaryotic cells. 

• describes the pathway taken from the identification of a drug target to a potential new therapy. 

• educates students in the general methodology of research and the principles and practice of proper design and analysis of experiments.  

Spring Semester 

• explains the principles and practice of analysing relevant scientific literature, organizing results of scientific experimentation and analysis and reporting information in a format suitable for presentation. 

• provides an understanding of the principles of managing process safety in the bioprocess/biopharma sector. 

• provides up-to-date knowledge of upstream processing of biomolecules. 

• provides up-to-date knowledge of downstream processing of biomolecules including clarification and protein purification. 

• introduces pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and (bio) pharmaceutical legislation. 

Summer Semester

• is summer project focused on a selected bioprocessing topic. Students complete either lab-based or computer-based design work involving operations such as filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, or similar. The aim is to apply technical knowledge to a real or simulated bioprocessing challenge. 

Part-time Year 1 

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Part-time Year 2 

Autumn Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering. (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Environmental, Food or Materials Science, Mechanical, Environmental or Food Engineering). 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:   

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - Full-Time €7,800, Part-Time €4,900 per annum*

Non-EU Full-Time €19,500, Part-Time €12,100 per annum*

* Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie). 

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Manufacturing
• Bio-industry
• Biopharmaceuticals 

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Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

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