Course Summary
This MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme provides substantial coverage of scientific, technical, management and regulatory issues associated with this industry.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. For more information please click here.
- Students must be working full-time in the Pharma/Biopharma or a related sector.
These are the minimum entry requirements additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
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Application Details
The following entry routes are available:
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering FT (T070)
Duration 1 Years Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
The following entry routes are available:
The following entry routes are available:
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering PT (T015)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
T015 MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering Master of Engineering Science Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Fees
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering (T070) Full Time
EU fee per year - 9300
nonEU fee per year - 29100
***Fees are subject to change
Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering (T015) Part Time
nonEU Year 2 - 13860 aa
EU Year 3 - 2290 vb
nonEU Year 3 - 6772 vb
EU Year 1 - 7100
nonEU Year 1 - 14550
EU Year 2 - 6760 aa
aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24
vbThird Year Fee applies to Students in 3rd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2022/23
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates from this programme are highly sought after and play an important role in the development, design and operation of biopharmaceutical processes throughout the industry in the coming years. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of international and local companies. Approximately, 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland, including many of the largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in the world including AbbVie, Amgen, Biomarin, BMS, Genzyme, GSK, Janssen Biologics (Ireland), Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron, Roche, Sanofi Shire, and many more. Upon graduation from this programme, you will enjoy an extremely high job placement rate with superlative career opportunities.
Duration
DELIVERY: On Campus