Higher Certificate in Bio & Pharmaceutical Analysis
About the Course
The Higher Certificate programme will equip individuals with the necessary foundations of knowledge, skill and competence expected of graduates in analytical science. It will enable participants to develop, through structured hands-on learning, a professional and technical competency in bio/analytical methods and problem solving skills needed to work effectively in quality driven industry and other environments.
Named Award: Higher Certificate in Bio & Pharmaceutical Analysis NFQ Level 6
Programme Code: TA_SCPAN_C
Duration: 4 years
Timetable: 1 evening and 1 full day per week
Commences: Next intake Academic Year 1 September 2010
Entry Level
Grade D3 in at least 5 ordinary level subjects in the Leaving Certificate including English or Irish and Mathematics or a relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent. Mature students need not meet the above requirements and acceptance will be based on experiential learning, commitment to the programme and interview. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.Course Content / Timetable
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme will be capable of working as analytical scientists in the QC/QA functions of the bio & pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Ireland’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors have grown steadily over the last number of years and this is set to increase into the near future.Graduate Profiles
student profiles - Dept of ScienceFees & Funding
Fees for this course will be negotiated directly with the applicant’s company.
Next intake Academic Year 1 September 2010
How To Apply
Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.
Application forms for 2010/11 are available to download here.
Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie
Select here for further information on application and fee payment
Further Information
Important Note
this programme is designed for company groups only. If you wish to apply for this course you must be employed in a pharmaceutical type company and have approval for day release from the company (for one day per week). You must also be free to attend ITT Dublin one evening per week.
Information Desk,
Department of Lifelong Learning.
Tel: +353 1 404-2101
Email: lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie
Programme Leader
John Behan,
Acting Head, Department of Science
Tel: + 353 1 404-2403
Email: john.behan@ittdublin.ie
