This micro-credential is organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area. Learners seeking to balance their work commitments with learning are fully supported in the structure of this micro-credential with lectures and tutorials in full-day sessions every 3-4 weeks, mostly on a Saturday.

University College Cork

Pharmaceutical Technology 

Science and Engineering

This micro-credential is  organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area. Learners seeking to balance their work commitments with

ADVANCED BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING

To provide participants with knowledge of science and technology of all frozen desserts, both dairy and non-dairy, including ingredients, processing and quality aspects.

To provide participants with knowledge of science and technology of all frozen desserts, both dairy and non-dairy, including ingredients, processing and quality aspects.

MANUFACTURING OF PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS

The micro-credential offers graduates working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry as well as students and professionals with basic engineering backgrounds/experience the opportunity to further develop their skill set and employability across a wider range of roles in the industry through enhanced continuing professional development.

The micro-credential offers graduates working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry as well as students and professionals with basic engineering backgrounds/experience the opportunity to further develop their skill set and employability across

PROCESS OPTIMISATION IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

This NFQ Level 9 Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations is designed for science, engineering and healthcare graduates who hold a NFQ Level 8 qualification and who wish to receive targeted upskilling in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Provision will also be made for candidates who hold sufficient previous educational/professional experience. It aims to provide participants with knowledge and experience in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (both small organic molecule and biopharmaceuticals) and dosage forms under sterile, validated and regulated conditions. Students receive technical and practical knowledge of the key unit processes, regulatory and formulation requirements associated with the industry for the production of different pharmaceutical dosage forms and how those requirements influence the safety, quality and efficacy of the pharmaceutical products.

This NFQ Level 9 Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations is designed for science, engineering and healthcare graduates who hold a NFQ Level 8 qualification and

CPD IN MANUFACTURING OF PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS

This NFQ Level 9 Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in (Bio)Pharmaceutical Technologies is designed for science, engineering and healthcare graduates who hold a NFQ Level 8 qualification and who wish to receive targeted upskilling in the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical sectors. Provision will also be made for candidates who hold sufficient previous educational/professional experience. It aims to provide participants with knowledge and experience in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (both small organic molecule and biopharmaceuticals) under sterile, validated and regulated conditions. Students receive technical and practical knowledge of the key upstream and downstream processes associated with the industry, and the formulation and delivery of biological drugs.

This NFQ Level 9 Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in (Bio)Pharmaceutical Technologies is designed for science, engineering and healthcare graduates who hold a NFQ Level 8 qualification and who wish

CPD IN (BIO)PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES

To teach the basic principles of pharmacology.

To teach the basic principles of pharmacology.

FOUNDATIONAL PHARMACOLOGY

To introduce fundamental aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.

To introduce fundamental aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

To provide students with an introduction to contamination control strategies in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries in line with EU Annex 1 regulations.

To provide students with an introduction to contamination control strategies in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries in line with EU Annex 1 regulations.

CONTAMINATION CONTROL FOR THE PHARMA AND BIOPHARMA INDUSTRY

Provide an introduction to industry 4.0 and how the principles of industry 4.0 have been applied to the (bio)pharmaceutical industry and specifically process control. Provide an introduction to novel and advanced medicinal products such as combination products and their manufacture.

Provide an introduction to industry 4.0 and how the principles of industry 4.0 have been applied to the (bio)pharmaceutical industry and specifically process control. Provide an introduction to novel and

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND NOVEL PRODUCTS IN THE (BIO)PHARMA INDUSTRY

To provide students with a holistic introduction to contract/external manufacturing, development and testing in pharma/biopharma industry and to develop the transversal skills required to perform in this area of biopharma/pharma industry.

To provide students with a holistic introduction to contract/external manufacturing, development and testing in pharma/biopharma industry and to develop the transversal skills required to perform in this area of biopharma/pharma

CONTRACT AND EXTERNAL MANUFACTURING IN PHARMA AND BIOPHARMA

To provide students with the foundations of Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology at a yellow belt level.

To provide students with the foundations of Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology at a yellow belt level.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Microcreds