Overview

Exit Award only

Students on the MSc Biotechnology who attain a pass (40%) across the taught modules, but do not reach the 50% threshold required to progress to the research dissertation will be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology. Similarly, students who pass the taught modules and do not wish to complete the investigative work related to the theory and/or practice of biotechnology research dissertation may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

Programme Requirements

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

Programme Requirements

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 Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

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

• Discuss the theory and practice of biomanufacturing;
• Review Molecular Biotechnology, Bioanalytical Processes, Eukaryotic-, Prokaryotic- and Plant-Biotechnologies, recombinant DNA technologies and their application in the Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Industries;
• Apply fundamentals in Process and Biochemical Engineering to the Biotechnology sector;
• Outline the role of Process Validation and Quality Assurance in the biopharmaceutical industry;
• Discuss the latest trends in good manufacturing, laboratory and validation practices;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of leadership, teamwork, communication and operational skills underpinning the practice of biotechnology.