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The Masters in Applied Science (Biotechnology) is a 12-month full-time intensive course designed to provide highly motivated graduates with the appropriate theoretical and practical skills for leadership in the critically importand and dynamic industries of biopharmaceutical, agrochemical and biotechnology. Past students have gained employment in a diversity of industry sectors including; Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Technical Transfer, Research and Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
The programme is suitable for graduates with a second class honours degree or higher in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar sceince-based subjects.
The MSc Degree in Applied Science (Biotechnology) is awarded to successful candidates after passing written examinations across taught course units, the continuous assessment of practical work and completion of a six-month research project, with has to be written up in the form of a dissertation and approval by an external examiner.
The learning objectives are to:
1) Provide the participants with an introduction to the thoery and practice of bioanalytical chemistry
2) Introduce students to Molecular Biotechnology, Eukaryotic-, Prokaryotic- and Plant-Biotechnologies, recombinant DNA technologies and their application in the Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Industries.
3) Introduce students to the principles of Process and Biochemical Engineering.
4) Introduce students to the role of Process Validation and Quality Assurance in pharmaceutical industry, and to be aware tof the latest trends in good manufacturing, laboratory and validation practices.
5) Introduce students to the principles of Food and Industrial Microbiology.
6) Provide the participants with the opportunity to conduct and complete a body of independant research in a biotechnology-related area and present research findings in a minor dissertation.
Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative degree programme draws its faculty and course content from University College Corks Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy and Process Engineering departments.
The programme will consist of lectures, tutorials, and set practical sessions, with an emphasis on training in modern techniques of biotechnology and a research dissertation based on individual research and development in a selected field of modern science. Candidates can carry out their research in the research laboratories of University College Cork or an approved academic or industrial partner, under the supervision of a University staff member.
Students study the following six modules and complete a research dissertation:
Biopharmaceuticals & Quality Assurance:
This course will provide candidates with an extensive overview of the process for development of a pharmaceutical by a biotechnology company. Emphasis will be placed on formulation and processing approaches, product development process, regulatory (FDA and EMEA) requirements and intellectual property considerations.
Bioprocess Engineering:
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of microbial and enzyme bioreactors and how they are designed, with a particular emphasis on batch stirred tank reactors. Candidates will also develop an understanding of important concepts and design aspects of a number of separation processes commonly used in bioprocessing.
Analytical chemistry and Quality Control:
This course provides an introduction to separation science, liquid-liquid extraction and chromatography [HPLC, GC]. Chemical equilibria [redox, acid-base, precipitation, extraction and complexation]; Spectroscopic methods [UV/visible, fluorescence, IR, near IR, Raman, NMR and atomic spectroscopy]; Electroanalytical techniques; Potentiometry [ion selective electrodes]; voltammetry; conductometry; and Quality control.
Cell and Molecular Biology:
This course provides candidates with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in cellular biology. Students will also review and develop an appreciation of scientific papers and research in biotechnology.
Genetic Engineering:
This course provides the candidates with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in molecular biology and will cover both basic and applied concepts in molecular biology.
Functional Foods for Health:
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an insight into the role of functional foods in promoting good health in humans.
Research Dissertation and Industry Placement:
Each candidate is required to complete a six-month dissertation based on individual research and development in a selected field of modern science. Candidates carry out their research in the laboratories of the University or an approved academic or industrial partner.
If candidates are selected to complete their six-month research dissertation in Industry, the project is a three-way partnership between the student, industry and the university. Its objective is to provide students with the opportunity to complete a research project relevant to the course and a chance to put into practice the theories and methodologies studied. It also provides students with practical experience in a real working environment where relevance of individual work in an industrial or commercial context can be seen.
When students complete their research dissertation in an industrial setting it provides the company with an opportunity to assess student skills and abilities and to screen potential future full-time employees. Students who secure employment upon graduation fit into the organisation and contribute productively much sooner that other graduates.
All research results have to be reported in a typed and bound dissertation, which must include (i) a literature survey of the field, (ii) the experimental results and (iii) a discussion and evaluation section.
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