NFQ Level

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN
BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL
AND MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURING
This Higher Diploma is specifically designed to enable those, with a qualification in science
or engineering, to successfully transition into technical and professional roles, within the
bio-pharmaceutical and medical device sectors and to up-skill those working in the sector to
fill the existing and emerging skills needs of the industry.

• Develop your skills in key life science

industry sectors such as pharmaceutical
and medical device
• Kick-Start your science and technology
career with this accredited, part-time,
distance learning higher diploma
• Gain expertise in manufacturing, science,
regulation, quality, technical writing,
lean operations and team lead skills
• Develop your career to progress in a
technical/manufacturing role
• A unique blend of medtech and
pharmaceutical skills
• Experienced academic and industry
lecturers
• Minimise disruption to your schedule
with blended learning solutions
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a level 7 Ordinary Degree in Science,
Quality, Engineering or related discipline.
ACCREDITATION
QQI Level 8 Higher Diploma in Bio-pharmaceutical and
Medical Device Manufacturing.
DURATION AND HOURS
This part time programmes runs over 3 semesters.
Lectures are delivered 2 evenings per week and 2
Saturdays per month. Evening on-line lectures are
broadcast live and recorded. Saturday lectures are
classroom based and students are required to attend.
Two labs sessions are required each semester which
will be held mid week in TU Dublin – Tallaght Campus.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Graduates can progress to MSc in Pharmaceutical
Business & Technology and Postgraduate Diploma in
Medical Device Technology & Business.
UPSKILL FOR THE
BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL AND
MEDICAL DEVICE SECTORS
IN IRELAND
WHY UP-SKILL FOR Who is the programme for?
THE PHARMACEUTICAL This qualification is specifically designed to enable those with a
INDUSTRY IN IRELAND? qualification in Science, Quality or Engineering, to successfully transition
into technical and professional roles, within the Bio-pharmaceutical and
Medical Device sectors and to up-skill those working in the sector to fill
€3 billion the existing and emerging skills needs of the industry.
in new capital investment

€39 billion Combining STEM & Business Skills

in exports On successful completion of the programme learners will have the
knowledge and skills to work in the changing highly regulated and
Over 55,000 technology driven pharmaceutical and medtech environments.
The overall programme combines a blend of pharmaceutical and
employed
medical device manufacturing modules with a range of business and
industry directed modules. Accredited by Technological University
9 of top 10 Dublin - Tallaght Campus, this course is delivered by a combination
world’s biopharma companies of experienced lecturers from academia and industry. All of the top
in Ireland 10 biopharmaceutical and 13 of the top 15 Medtech companies have
locations in Ireland with continued growth and a significant number of
12 expansions planned in the next 2 to 5 years. These sectors combined
of the top-selling drugs made employ over 70,000 and provide over 60% of Irish exports. This
in Ireland program will continue to provide both skilled and competent talent
available to the sector and opportunities for participants to obtain

Over 8,000 challenging and rewarding careers.

new jobs predicted by 2020

Career Progression
An essential part of the programme will be the career progression
module where significant support will be given to participants on
career development through structured fundamentals of developing a
successful CV, cover letters, presentation and communications skills,
networking, interview skills, personal coaching & mentorship.
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
• Project Management
• Automation Engineering
• Validation
• Process Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Maintenance & Packaging
• Process Technician
• Operations
• Supply Chain
• QC and QA Analysts
• Laboratory Technician
• Technical Support
• Regulatory Affairs
COURSE CONTENT
ASEPTIC PROCESSING
AND UTILITIES
ECTS CREDITS: 5
Provides the student with the
skills and knowledge required
for an Aseptic Manufacturing
Environment.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
AND GMP
ECTS CREDITS: 5
In depth study of the Regulatory
and GMP requirements of the
pharmaceutical and medical
device industries.
MEDICAL DEVICE
OPERATIONS
ECTS CREDITS: 10
Medical Device, Design and
Development, Regulations,
Technologies, Packaging and
Sterilization.
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL
PROCESSES
ECTS CREDITS: 5
Equipment and processes of
biopharmaceutical manufacture,
including upstream/downstream
processing.
PHARMACEUTICAL LEAN OPERATION AND
PROCESS CHEMISTRY DEVIATION INVESTIGATION
ECTS CREDITS: 5 METHODS
In depth study of API ECTS CREDITS: 5
production, focusing on scale up, Includes Lean and Six Sigma,
process optimization and unit CAPA, effective report writing
operation. and preparation for regulatory
inspections.
PAT AND PROCESS
VALIDATION STATISTICS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
ECTS CREDITS: 10 AND WORK PREPARATION
Requirements for validation of ECTS CREDITS: 10
GMP equipment and facilities Communication, leadership
with hands on experience of and career development skills
SPC and PAT. for success in the life science
sector.
FINISHED DOSE
FORMULATION AND
MANUFACTURING
ECTS CREDITS: 10
In depth understanding and
hands on experience of drug
formulation, manufacturing and
packaging.
QRM PRINCIPLES IN
PHARMA AND MEDICAL
DEVICE
ECTS CREDITS: 5
Evaluate and implement QRM
strategies, ensuring compliance
within these regulatory
environments
Delivered in partnership with
Technological University Dublin,
Tallaght Campus.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES
ARE SAYING
SONJA TAYLOR – QA MICROBIOLOGIST
AT SANOFI, LEVEL 8 PHARMA GRADUATE
Before Innopharma, I had been applying for
jobs for 5 years without success. When I
finally got an interview in a big pharmaceutical
company the industry-focused course material
was key to a successful interview, within 4
months it covered all relevant aspects in GMP.
I am very happy with the course. I gained
knowledge, friends and job.

LIAM BURKE – PROJECT ENGINEER AT

GSK, LEVEL 8 PHARMA GRADUATE
I have been offered a paid contract role in
the projects department of Glaxo Smith
Kline Beecham in Dungarvan. This is proof
of the pudding that the course has been
a huge success for me, once I get into this
field of experience, I shouldn’t have any
problem applying for other roles within the
pharmaceutical and medtech sector.

SONIA VAN DER SAR – REGULATORY

AFFAIRS NOVO NORDISK, LEVEL 8
PHARMA GRADUATE
To change from one career to another is a
challenge for anybody. Despite many saying
there is no chance of getting into Regulatory
with no experience, I did, thanks to the
Innopharma course. In the end, it was through
my network that I obtained an interview and
got a job as a Regulatory Affairs Associate.
CHANGE DIRECTION,
ADVANCE YOUR
CAREER

DELIVERING EXCELLENT About Innopharma

RESULTS Innopharma Education works at the forefront of skills and learning in
high-tech manufacturing, advancing skills and capabilities across the
Over 70% Pharmaceutical, MedTech and Food Science industries.
of our Innopharma Graduates
Established in 2009, we work with our education partners to develop
have successfully advanced
and deliver industry-focused and accredited qualifications to meet the
their career post completion of
needs of Irelands growing STEM sectors.
our courses.
Specifically designed for those who wish to change or advance their
career in the process manufacturing pharmaceutical, medical device
or food sectors, our courses upskill and equip people from diverse
backgrounds with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully
secure promising career opportunities in these fast-growing sectors.
Innopharma Technology design and develop pharma 4.0 data and
technology solutions to help development and manufacturing
teams improve their processes and deliver better outcomes in drug
manufacturing.

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