The Pharmaceutical Industry – Building our Future Together

The Pharmaceutical Industry - Building our Future Together

January 26th 2011, DkIT

Dr. Breda Brennan

Head of Department of Applied Sciences, DkIT

DkIT – A source of employable graduates for the

Pharmaceutical Industry

Department of Applied Sciences - Programmes

Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture (Level 6)

B.Sc. in Agriculture (Level 7)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture (Level 8)

B.Sc. in Veterinary Nursing (Level 7)

B.Sc. in Food Science and Health (Level 7)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Food Innovation (Level 8)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Biology (Level 8)

B.Sc. in Applied Biosciences (Level 7)

B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science (Level 7)

Diploma in Bioprocess Engineering (Level 7)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science (Level 8)

Masters by Research (Level 9)

Ph.D. by Research (Level 10)

B.Sc. in Applied Bioscience B.Sc. In Pharmaceutical Science (Level 7)Course Content

Physics / Communications / IT

Maths / Statistics

Cell Biology

Chemistry / Organic Chemistry

Microbiology

Biochemistry and Immunology

Molecular Biology

Biotherapeutics

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Quality Management

Health and Safety

GMP and Regulatory Affairs

Bachelor of Science in Applied BioscienceCourse Content

Human, Animal and Plant Biology

Applied Microbiology

Biotechnology

Analytical Techniques

Environmental Studies

Environmental Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical ScienceCourse Content

Aromatic and Natural Products Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Preformulation of Pharmaceuticals

Analytical Techniques

Industrial Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science Course content

Upstream Processing

Downstream Processing

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Biomolecular Therapeutics

Recombinant Drug Manufacturing

Bioprocess Engineering

Biopharmaceutical Analysis

Research Methods and Bioethics

Statistics / Quality by Design

Research Project

Diploma in Bioprocess Engineering (Labour Market Activation programme)

Quality Management

GMP and Regulatory Affairs

Research Methods, Statistics and Bioethics

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Electives (2 of):

Recombinant DNA Manufacturing and Engineering

Industrial Microbiology

Upstream Processing

Downstream Processing

Work Placement

Programme Outputs and Graduate Profile

Theoretical KnowledgeDepth and Breadth

Practical SkillsLaboratoriesNational Pharmaceutical

Education CentreNIBRT

Generic SkillsCritical analysisApplication of knowledgeProblem solvingCommunicationsTeam workPersonal responsibility

Communication with Industry

Research collaboration

Programme development

Industrial visits

Guest lectures

Work placements

Work Placement - Employers

Pfizer Ireland

Pfizer UK

Eli Lilly

Abbott Ireland

Astellas

Millmount Healthcare

Alltech Ireland

Almac Group

Becton Dickenson Medical

Merck Sharpe and Dohme

Baxter Healthcare

Norbrook Laboratories

BioUetikon, DCU

School of Pharmacy, TCD

DkIT Research Centres

Lourdes Hospital Drogheda

Our Lady’s Hospital Navan

CIRS Ltd.

Work Placement

Benefits to studentsLearning experienceRoute to employment

‘Develop a standardised student work placement for all

HEI biopharma-pharmachem related disciplines.’ (Future Skills Requirements of the Biopharma-Pharmachem Sector - Expert Group on

Future Skills Needs, Forf⟨s, Nov 2010)

Benefits to employersStudents can make a

useful contribution

Work Placement Feedback

‘(The student’s) initial small scale bioreactor runs which she was responsible for were successful which is a high performance deliverable for a new colleague on a first attempt’

‘(The student’s) work to date has been extremely productive and of a very high standard’

‘In all cases (the student) … provided a report or manual back to QA that was comprehensive, practical and useful to use for the training and development of other members of our QA and operational team.’

‘(The student) was an excellent help…. and contributed greatly to the progress of the project’

Graduate destinations

IndustryPharmaceutical BiopharmaceuticalMedical DevicesFood and Beverage

M.Sc. / Ph.D. by research

Taught Masters Programmes

Graduates

‘The work placement I did as part of my

Biopharmaceutical Science degree

really helped me get the job I have

today. Pfizer kept me on after my

work placement and I am now

working for them …in their plant in

Shanbally, Co. Cork.’

.

‘I have had a positive experience at DkIT. The Pharmaceutical Science programme gives you a good grounding for employment in chemical, biological, or biopharmaceutical industries.’

Programme Development and ReviewConsiderations

AcademicNQAI Framework and Learning Outcomes

Needs of IndustryExperienced staffFeedback from students and graduatesFeedback from employers Reports / PublicationsResearchIndustry Advisory Forum

Future Programme Development

Flexible – Part-time, Distance learning, Blended learning.

Upskilling – Single module certification?

‘Formal structures and processes be put in

place to ensure Industry involvement in

programme design and revision’(Future Skills Requirements of the Biopharma-Pharmachem Sector -

Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, Forf⟨s, Nov 2010)

Further Information:

Head of School: edel.healy@dkit.ie

Head of Department of Applied Sciences: breda.brennan@dkit.ie

Careers Officer Harriet Andrews: careers@dkit.ie

Work Placement Officer: catherine.staunton@Dkit.ie