Clinical Trials Design
About
Industrial biotechnology (also known as white biotechnology) is the application of biotechnology for the sustainable production of products (e.g., chemicals, proteins) of economic value.
It is a key driver of innovation and economic growth, and plays a pivotal role in the circular economy helping to address key global challenges.
This course has therefore been designed to introduce students to the key principles, technologies and applications of biotechnology in various industrial sectors, thus equipping them with core knowledge and practical skills for this rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary field which is at an inflection point and poised for significant growth and expansion over the coming decade.
It will also address key societal issues in the field, including regulations and global challenges.
This short course aims to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the underlying principles, technologies, and applications of biotechnology in various industrial sectors. This will be of value for prospective employers working in this broad field.
Laboratory exercises will also facilitate deeper levels of learning by linking bioreactor technology theory to practical application.
This course will be beneficial to those who wish to pursue a career in biotechnology within an industrial setting (bioprocessing, research, quality control, regulations, sales etc).
Term dates
4th November -13th December 2024.
Semester one: weeks 7-12.
Attendance
Approximately 5 hrs per week for on campus face-to-face teaching and labs.
Location
This course is taught on the Coleraine campus.
Teaching and Assessment
Students will learn through on-campus lectures, tutorials, group activities and independent learning.
This course is 100% coursework and consists of:
An open book test (60%) which will assess higher orders of thinking related to the course content (application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation).
A practical skills assessment (40%) where the student will set up a bioreactor for bacterial culture and production of a commercially important biological product.
Academic Profile
You will be taught by academic staff with expertise in molecular microbiology and biotechnology. All staff are research active with a strong research portfolio.
Further Information
Module
This is a 15 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry requirements
Second class honours degree or better in Biology/ Biomedical Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard (minimum 50%).
Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).
In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Derry~Londonderry.
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice: Industrial Biotechnology
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.