Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SPHBI_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods related to biotechnology with particular relevance to the area of bio-pharmaceutical sciences.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to acquire and evaluate current theory in the field of biotechnology through research, critical thinking and problem solving.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to conduct specialised research in the field of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and present a clear conclusion in written and oral forms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage, evaluate complex biotechnology problems and to exercise appropriate judgement in such situations
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills in a professional and accountable manner in a wide range of contexts within the area of biotechnology.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the capacity for leadership and innovation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend learning needs at the professional and personal levels in the workplace.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend the need for high ethical standards in professional practice
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHOL6006 Human Anatomy and Physiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6003 Laboratory Operations Brigid Lucey 4 5
MATH6056 Maths for Biological Sciences Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
STAT6013 Biostatistics and Probability Brigid Lucey 1 5
PHYS6044 Heat and Light Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BOTA6001 Botany Brigid Lucey 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
FOOD6001 Science of Food and Health Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT6002 Immunoanalysis Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL6026 Introduction to Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6012 Mammalian Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM6006 Microbial Diversity Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6024 Structural Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT6008 Environmental Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM6007 Bacteriology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT7002 Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6011 Computational Biology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7013 Upstream Bioprocessing Brigid Lucey 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7001 Analytical Microbiology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL7001 Applied Enzymology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7014 Downstream Bioprocessing Brigid Lucey 2 5
GENE7002 Molecular Biology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7011 Pharma Analytics Brigid Lucey 1 5
MANU7007 Validation Science Michael J. O Mahony 6 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT7001 Applied Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7004 BioPharma Quality Management Brigid Lucey 5 5
PLAC7001 Biosciences Placement Brigid Lucey 4 15
BIOT7007 Molecular Diagnostics Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT8004 Ad Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM8002 Antimicrobial Strategies Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT8011 Biosciences Literature Review Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8023 Cell Systems Biology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT8001 Molecular Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT8013 Bioreactor Operations Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8030 Cancer Immuno. & Immunotherapy Brigid Lucey 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT8005 BioPharmaceutical Science Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL8009 Biochemical Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT8018 Biosciences Project Brigid Lucey 1 10
BIOT8002 Pharma Regulation & Compliance Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT8014 Protein Informatics Brigid Lucey 1 5