Course details
Programme Aims:
Do you want to work in an emerging dynamic sector? Ireland is currently experiencing rapid growth in the Biopharmaceutical sector, with a number of large Biopharmaceutical companies locating to the Mid-West region. The production of Biopharmaceuticals requires personnel with specialist training in the manufacture of Biopharmaceuticals (Bioprocessing). Responding to this emerging sector, LIT in collaboration with The National Institute of Bioprocessing, Research and Training (NIBRT) are offering a Certificate in Science in Biopharmaceuticals. This programme will equip inpiduals with specialised skills and knowledge pertinent to Biopharmaceutical production. It provides key skills that are essential for employment in this sector through practical training in both LIT and NIBRT. NIBRT is a global centre of excellence for training and research in Bioprocessing located in a world class facility in Dublin. With its state of the art equipment replicating an industrial setting, it allows hands-on access to these facilities. This programme is designed to address a skills shortage identified in this dynamic sector.
Entry Requirement
Applicants must have a Grade D3 or higher at Ordinary Level in five subjects of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Two of these subjects must include Mathematics and a Language (Irish or English). Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years, if they have attained appropriate experience and thresholds deemed equivalent, on the recommendation of the institute.
Examinations
Participants will be assessed through a mixture of ongoing continuous assessment, assignments, projects and examinations.
Course Content
Modules
- Bioprocessing and GMP;
- Cell Biology;
- Chemistry & Introductory Laboratory Techniques;
- Computer Applications;
- Work Placement.
Work Placement
- All students will attend a practical work placement in NIBRT (Dublin) which has been specifically designed to provide hands-on practical experience in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Job preparation
A series of Job Preparation workshops will be provided in topics including CV Preparation, Interview Techniques, Aptitude test preparation, Understanding Transferable Skills etc
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About Limerick Institute of Technology - Tipperary
About LIT
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institute of higher education in Limerick, a modern urban city in the Mid-theyst region of Ireland and is one of 13 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology, Ireland (IOTI). LIT is the ftheirth largest IOT in Ireland, with more than 6000 full time and part time students and 500 staff.
The Institute has five campuses and a learning centre across Limerick city, Tipperary and Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park, with two city centre campuses in Clare Street and Georges Quay in Limerick city. LIT in Tipperary is based in two campuses -Thurles and Clonmel. The LIT Ennis Learning Centre is based in the museum in Ennis town centre.
LIT offers ctheirses at Level 6 (certificate) through to Level 10 (PhD) whilst also catering for craft apprentices and adult and continuing education. LIT was awarded the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2008 and 2013 by the Sunday Times University Guide. The guide is the definitive guide to higher education in Ireland and the UK.
Educational Philosophy
LIT has a distinctive approach to Teaching and Learning known as the Active Learning philosophy. Whatever discipline area is offered the core methodology is active and practical; lab work, studio work, case studies, field visits, group assignments and more.
This approach to teaching and learning is embedded in assessment strategies and campus development so that the learning environment reflects the identity of LIT. It is also underpinned by staff developments, e.g. workshops and an online repository of active learning strategies.\
History
The genesis of LIT was the Limerick School of Ornamental Art set up in 1852 when the Athenaeum Society started a School of Arts and Fine Crafts in Limerick. In 1963 a series of technical colleges, to be known as Regional Technical Colleges (RTCs) was announced by the then Minister for Education, Patrick Hillery and the first of the RTCs theyre opened in Athlone, Carlow, Dundalk, Sligo and Waterford in 1970.
A regional technical college for Limerick follotheyd in 1974, initially under the name Limerick College of Art, Commerce and Technology (CoACT). CoACT was upgraded to Institute of Technology status in 1997, along with the restof the RTCs. In 1999 LIT was awarded delegated authority by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, which allows the institute to award its own bachelors, masters and doctorates degrees.
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