MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering

at University College Dublin

Stage 1 - Core
 

• Animal Cell Culture Technology (FT)

  CHEN40040

• Bioreactor Modelling and Control

  CHEN40060

• Bioprocessing Laboratory

  CHEN40090

• Facility Design and Operation

  CHEN40110

• Bioprocess Scale-up and Technology Transfer

  CHEN40130

• Biopharmaceutical Engineering Project

  CHEN40140

• Downstream Processing

  CHEN40460

• Lean Sigma Biopharma Process

  CHEN40480

• Bioprocess Design

  CHEN40530

• Bioanalytical Science for Biopharma

  CHEN40630

• Data Sci for Biopharm Manufact

  CHEN40770

• Regulatory Affairs in Science

  PHAR40240
   

  Stage 1 - Option
   

• Principles of Biopharmaceutical Engineering (FT)

  CHEN40020

• Biotechnology & Biopharma

  CHEN40670

• An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours  or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

• These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 

The cost of studying at University College Dublin varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €29100 annually, to study in University College Dublin.

Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are exemplary. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
 

The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of international and local companies. Approximately, 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland, including many of the largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in the world including AbbVie, Amgen, Biomarin, BMS, Genzyme, GSK, Janssen Biologics (Ireland), Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron, Roche, Sanofi Shire, and many more. Upon graduation from this programme, you will enjoy an extremely high job placement rate with superlative career opportunities.