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
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.
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 18 or over at the point of enrolment;
- have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress your application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements including competency in English (as evidenced by GCSE Grade C in English or alternative). For English competency, a degree taught in UK or Ireland covers this requirement. If your degree is from outside the UK or Ireland, please see our list of acceptable qualifications or tests.
- are available to register in person at the campus as required.
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, and have provided evidence of such, on a first come , first served basis.. 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).
When creating your application you will need to have the following documents saved electronically as they need to be uploaded as part of the application process:
- Passport
- Evidence of having right to work and undertake training in the UK*
- Degree Certificate
- English Competency (If you have a degree from UK/ROI, you don't need to provide anything else
* Holders of UK or Irish passports automatically have this right. if you hold a passport from another nation, please provide evidence of UK immigration permissions to include a ShareCode and/or BRP.
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