About the course

The MEngSc in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. It may also be taken as a part-time programme running for a minimum of 24 months (maximum 60 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. This course provides the opportunity to gain a formal qualification in areas of particular relevance to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, to upskill your competence for these important industrial sectors, including topics such as 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 analysis and process validation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Cork
Autumn (September), 2024	Cork
Autumn (September), 2025	Cork

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University College Cork

Candidates must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade II, or a level 8 BSc degree, with a minimum grade Second Class Honours Grade II, where the BSc graduate has a recognised qualification in Process or Chemical Engineering (e.g. the Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent).

　　However, candidates with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subject to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning.

　　In all cases, the course of study for each candidate must be approved by the Programme Director.

　　IELTS-

　　overall IELTS of 6.5 with no individual skill lower than an IELTS 5.5

　　TOEFL iBT -90 Overall

　　(Listening 20,Reading 19,Speaking 21,Writing 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University College Cork. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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