Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,300
(c. USD22,751.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering offers both full-time (9 months) and part-time study options, with the latter spanning at least 18 months across two academic years (extendable up to 45 months over five years) from initial enrollment. This program enables participants to earn a recognized certification in key bio/pharmaceutical industry topics, enhancing skills for these vital sectors. Course content covers critical areas like product containment, powder/particle technology, API and secondary production facility design, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), classified facility planning, aseptic processing facility layout, utilities/services, along with data analysis and process validation techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must have achieved a Pass in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in engineering or equivalent.
Or a Pass in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, ideally with some relevant industrial experience.
In all cases, the course of study for each candidate must be approved by the course coordinator.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
19,300