Master's in Biopharmaceutical Technology

The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

TUS has successfully produced highly employable biotechnology graduates at NFQ level 7 and 8 since the programmes were initially offered in 1996. The Master of Science/ Postgraduate Diploma (MSc/PgD) in Biopharmaceutical Technology builds on the expertise and industry links TUS has developed over this time. The programme was conceived in response to significant job opportunities within Ireland’s large and expanding biopharmaceutical sector. In addition to lectures and laboratory sessions at TUS, and site visits to local biopharmaceutical plants, students on the MSc/PgD will receive practical training at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT) in Dublin. NIBRT is a replica of a functional bioprocessing plant, equipped with all of the manufacturing equipment you would expect to find in a modern bioprocessing facility (for example, upstream, downstream, fill finish and bioanalytical facilities). The NIBRT placement will allow students to gain hands-on experience of the processes involved in biopharmaceutical production.