Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Discover how genetically altered bacteria produce medicines. Learn how to manage quality systems that ensure that these revolutionary medicines are safe for both the user and the environment. Improve the design of diagnostic kits used to detect viruses in the blood supply.

This  Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science  programme from the Atlantic Technological University  extends and develops the depth of understanding, competence and awareness of students in the main areas of analytical science, biochemical and microbiological analysis and quality management. It encompasses new and developing technologies such as biotechnology, genetic engineering and biopharmaceutical science. It improves and extends your supervisory, organisational and managerial potential and enables the student to obtain well-paid, responsible positions in industry.

Job Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and food industries and in the area of quality control of starting materials, in-process and finished products.

Many graduates have progressed to employment in supervisory, organisational and managerial capacities within industry and some have obtained employment as technical sales representatives in related industries.