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The Pharmaceutical Industry – Building our Future Together The Pharmaceutical Industry - Building our Future Together January 26 th 2011, DkIT
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: [email protected]
Head of Department of Applied Sciences: [email protected]
Careers Officer Harriet Andrews: [email protected]
Work Placement Officer: [email protected]
