Engineering in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Systems University College Cork

Overview

These encompasses all aspects of modern pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing including product containment, powder/ particle technology, design of API and secondary production facilities, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), design of classified facilities, aseptic processing facility design, utilities and services, data analyses, process validation, sustainability and management in manufacturing.

Modules are delivered not only by academics from UCC but lecturers from leading industries including Eli Lilly, Pfizer and PM Group and the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), Dublin, providing hands-on-training and insights into state-of-the-art pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and practises.

This Engineering in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Systems programme from University College Cork  has been designed specifically for full-time students (both EU and non-EU) with background in Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors, with participants having the opportunity to:

• Gain a formal Level 9 qualification in Engineering

• Learn directly from the industry with guest lecturers from Pharma/Biopharma industries including Eli Lilly, Pfizer and PM Group.

• Experience hands-on training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) providing valuable insight, skills and knowledge that bridge the gap between academic teaching and industry practice

Careers Information

Over the past two decades, Ireland has established itself as a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and has been tremendously successful in attracting multinational companies to establish manufacturing operations across the country.The Irish pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry remains highly advanced, employing latest technology, state-of-the-art techniques and equipment and following strict quality control procedures. The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland is a world leader in offering products and services, from research and development for new medicines to the manufacturing and marketing of new medicines for humans and animals.Ireland is now home to more than 85 biopharmaceutical sites and 9 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies have substantial operations in Ireland. Around 60% of all exports from Ireland is contributed to the Biopharmaceutical industry which is directly employing over 25,000 people. Ireland is now the largest net exporter of pharmaceuticals in the EU accounting for over 50% of all exports from the country.