Overview

The MEngSc in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering is offered in both part-time and full-time mode. While the part-time programme runs for a minimum of 24 months (maximum 60 months) from the date of first registration for the programme, full-time students must complete the programme in 12 months. 

Exit Award - Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Students who achieve 40% in each individual taught module but fail to achieve the requisite grade of 50% across the taught modules, or students who pass all taught modules and do not wish to complete the Research Dissertation, may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering. 

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Modules offered to the full-time and part-time students differ slightly. 

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Full-Time
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules and 30 credits of research modules
Taught Modules
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (45 credits) and 15 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
PE6009	Pharmaceutical Engineering	5
PE6011	Biopharmaceutical Engineering	5
PE6012	Pharmaceutical Process Equipment, Materials and Mechanical Design	5
PE6016	Process Optimisation in the Pharmaceutical Industry	5
PE6022	Aseptic Manufacturing Design	5
PE6026	Project Engineering - From Concept to Completion	5
PE6027	Advanced Biopharmaceutical Engineering	5
PE6052	Unit Operations and Particle Technology	5
PE6055	Process Safety	5
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 15 credits from the following:		15
CM6010	Introductory Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5)
PE6004	Biopharmaceutical Supporting Systems (5)
PE6018	Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality (5)
PE6019	Process Analytical Technology (5)
Research Module
PE6021	Dissertation in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering	30
Total Credits		90

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Part-Time
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules and 30 credits of research modules
Taught Modules
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (45 credits) and 15 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
PE6010	Pharmaceutical Engineering	5
PE6011	Biopharmaceutical Engineering	5
PE6012	Pharmaceutical Process Equipment, Materials and Mechanical Design	5
PE6013	Powder and Particle Technology and Unit Operations	5
PE6016	Process Optimisation in the Pharmaceutical Industry	5
PE6022	Aseptic Manufacturing Design	5
PE6024	Process Safety Engineering	5
PE6026	Project Engineering - From Concept to Completion	5
PE6027	Advanced Biopharmaceutical Engineering	5
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 15 credits from the following:		15
CM6010	Introductory Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5)
PE6004	Biopharmaceutical Supporting Systems (5)
PE6018	Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality (5)
PE6019	Process Analytical Technology (5)
Research Module
PE6021	Dissertation in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering	30
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MEngSc in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical engineering;
  
• Plan, research, execute and oversee a substantial research project, critically analyse and interpret data, and effectively disseminate the results;
  
• Identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems related to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical engineering;
  
• Design pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and processes, including unfamiliar, ill-defined scenarios, underpinned by a sustainability informed paradigm, taking account of environmental, health and safety and risk factors, and know how to apply relevant codes of practice, industry standards and emerging practices and technologies;
  
• Effectively design experiments and gather experimental data, apply a range of standard and specialized research tools and techniques and conduct critical evaluation of results;
  
• Reflect and act on social and ethical responsibilities in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities towards developing sustainable processes and operations;
  
• Work effectively as an individual and in teams in planning and carrying through on assignments and projects in a lifelong learning context;
  
• Communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large.