Industrial Pharmaceutics (MRes) (MRes)
12 monthsProgramme duration
15,500 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MRes in Industrial Pharmaceutics is a unique research programme that develops the critical skills required to work in the pharma and biopharma manufacturing industry in Ireland. The programme will develop competency in the design of experiments, data analysis, process development and analytical method development as well as in transversal skills such as scientific communication and technical writing.
This MRes is the first research-intensive, industry-focussed MRes course of its kind in Ireland and is designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry for more specialist scientists with expertise in the analytical or process development space in Ireland and abroad.
In this programme you will get the opportunity to conduct research in an industrially relevant domain under an academic supervisor in the world-class research facilities within the School of Pharmacy at UCC or with industry.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MRes in Industrial Pharmaceutics is a unique research programme that develops the critical skills required to work in the pharma and biopharma manufacturing industry in Ireland. The programme will develop competency in the design of experiments, data analysis, process development and analytical method development as well as in transversal skills such as scientific communication and technical writing.
This MRes is the first research-intensive, industry-focussed MRes course of its kind in Ireland and is designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry for more specialist scientists with expertise in the analytical or process development space in Ireland and abroad.
In this programme you will get the opportunity to conduct research in an industrially relevant domain under an academic supervisor in the world-class research facilities within the School of Pharmacy at UCC or with industry.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a Second-Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honour’s degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any of the following relevant subject areas: chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or science, healthcare science, technology, or process engineering. Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview. Selection from among eligible applicants will be made according to the following criteria:
- Performance in primary degree
- Personal statement
- References
Recognition of Prior Learning
Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but who have relevant experience. To demonstrate relevant experience, applicants will be assessed by the programme team on the following criteria and an interview may also be required.
- Academic achievement
- Project proposal
- Relevant industrial experience
- Personal statement
- Reference
Industry-based applicants
Applicants based in industry can apply to undertake a 2-year part-time MRes. The decision on entry to the programme will be assessed by the programme director and the Head of School, on a case-by-case basis. The decision on entry will include the proposed project compatibility, the applicant’s performance in their primary degree and an interview according to the following criteria: academic qualifications, research experience and focus, scientific understanding, personal statement and strong recommendations from an academic/industry referee.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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