Education

Education

We have a range of academic programmes and courses to suit the needs of our students. We collaborate with industry partners to develop our offerings, going beyond traditional teaching. Using innovative teaching methods and research, we prepare graduates with strong technical knowledge and a transversal skillset that will help them adapt to change throughout their careers.

Features of our Programmes & Courses

Technical Skills

Our students learn specialised knowledge and core skills in their specific field. These are driven by research and the latest advancements in each field. Guest lecturing from industry experts enhance students learning and development of these skills to create highly proficient graduates.

Transversal Skills

Our students actively engage in industry-related scenarios, case studies, and collaborate on group projects, presentation pitches, and podcasts. This develops the specific teamwork, leadership, analytical and critical thinking skills required by industry.

Experiential Learning
Our students participate in immersive experiential learning activities that help to connect concept development with practical application, for a more in-depth understanding of the subject matter. These activities ensure our graduates can confidently enter the workplace with realistic expectations of industry.
Innovative Teaching Methods

Instructional designers support the development and implementation of teaching, learning, and assessment approaches based on evidence from neuroscience, education psychology research, and e-learning best practice. This enables students to learn smarter and faster, to hit the ground running when they enter the workplace.

Advanced Education Technology

Learning spaces in the iEd Hub include regular access to a pilot tableting facility and cleanroom; 3D printing labs; VR and podcasting suites; and a simulation room and 360° immersive suite for flexible scenario-based learning. All technology is used according to best practice from industry feedback and educational psychology research.

Cross-Disciplinary Teaching

iEd brings together experts from multiple disciplines including medicine, pharmacy, business, and engineering. This allows us to blend different viewpoints and knowledge into our curriculum, breaking down conventional academic barriers. As a result, our students gain a comprehensive understanding of interconnected fields.

Explore Offerings

LEVEL 9: Masters Degree, Post-Graduate Diploma and Certificate

Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management

This programme covers the technical, regulatory, operations and management aspects required in the biopharma & pharma industry.

MSc

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication

UCC School of Pharmacy

Cork University Business School

Industrial Pharmaceutics

This is a unique research programme that develops the critical skills required to work in the pharma and biopharma manufacturing industry.

MRes

UCC School of Pharmacy

Medical Device Development

The course is designed to provide a new and unique skills profile, combining engineering and medicine with embedded transversal skills.

MSc

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration

Engineering Faculty at MTU and the College of Medicine and Health, UCC

Regulated New Product Introduction & Technology Transfer

The programme is designed to provide an industry-guided skillset and entry route to/for the field of GxP technology transfer in the life science manufacturing sector.

MSc

Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Digital & Data Literacy

MTU Department of Process, Energy & Transport Engineering

Anatomy for Medical Device Development

This programme focuses on the anatomical aspects related to the broad discipline of bio-medical device design.

PG Certificate

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration

UCC Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience

50% Funding for Eligible HCI Learner Fee Subsidy Applicants

Health and Wellbeing

The programme explores the development and implementation of effective interventions and policies to improve Health and Wellbeing.

PG Certificate

UCC College of Medicine and Health

MTU Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies

50% Funding for Eligible HCI Learner Fee Subsidy Applicants

Regulated New Product Introduction for the (Bio)Pharmaceutical  Industry

This certificate equips students with the skills to support NPI & technology transfer process both into and out of (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.

PG Certificate

Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Digital & Data Literacy

MTU Department of Process, Energy & Transport Engineering

50% Funding for Eligible HCI Learner Fee Subsidy Applicants

Applied Analytics for Business

This programme explores the data literacy skills and knowledge to effectively analyse and interpret the data in any environment.

Certificate

MTU Business Academy
Department of Organisation and Professional Development

(Bio)Pharmaceutical Technologies

This course is designed for science, engineering, and healthcare graduates, who wish to upskill in the pharma and biopharma industry.

Certificate

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Communication

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Building Work-based Resilience in Self and Others

This programme provides participants with the insight, knowledge, and tools to promote wellbeing and build resilience in individuals and teams.

Certificate

Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Leadership, Problem Solving

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

This programme is designed to bridge the gap between the engineering operations and information technology paradigms in the manufacturing sector.

Certificate

MTU Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Management Systems

Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations

This course is designed for science, engineering, and healthcare graduates, who wish to upskill in the pharma and biopharma industry.

Certificate

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Ethical Decision Making

UCC Adult Continuing Education

LEVEL 8: Honors Bachelor Degree, Higher Diploma, Certificate

Work and Organisational Leadership

This programme explores key organisational behaviour principles and concepts which enhance organizational and personal performance.

Higher Diploma

Critical Thinking, Teamwork & Collaboration, Leadership, Problem Solving

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Biomedical Engineering

This course integrates the study of biological systems, biomedical devices, and clinical engineering with traditional mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering.

BEng (Honours)

MTU Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Automation and Networks

This course explores advanced knowledge of PLC programming and skills to develop PLC communication across the required network structures.

Certificate

MTU Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Management Systems

Leadership Development

This programme is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to successfully manage teams in a manufacturing environment.

Certificate

MTU Department of Organisation & Professional Development Cork

LEVEL 7: Ordinary Bachelor Degree, Certificate

Biomedical Engineering

This programme combines engineering with an appreciation of the functioning of the human body, whether healthy, injured, or diseased.

BEng

MTU Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Stage 3)

This course is 60 credits of the Level 7-degree course, equating to Stage 3 in the full-time programme.

BEng

MTU Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Manufacturing Engineering

Operator Development (Pharma Manufacturing)

This course provides essential knowledge and skill development for the role of operator in a pharma manufacturing environment.

Certificate

Critical Thinking, Teamwork & Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Project Management

Delivered in partnership with Velopi Ltd, this course provides participants with the foundations for a career in project management.

Certificate

Project Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Quality Management — Part 1

This programme is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Quality Management.

Certificate

MTU Department of Physical Sciences

Biomedical Device Manufacture

This programme is for anyone seeking employment in or transferring into the Biomedical Devices sector as well as those wishing to enhance their knowledge of the industry.

Special Purpose Award

MTU Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Management Systems

LEVEL 6: Advanced/Higher Certificates

Process Instrumentation & Calibration

This course is designed to meet the industry skills shortage in the areas of industrial instrumentation and calibration.

Certificate

MTU Department of Physical Sciences

Quality Assurance

This course explores the application and maintenance of quality assurance/quality control systems in an industrial environment.

Certificate

MTU Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Manufacturing Engineering

Work and Organisational Behaviour

This course explores how individual, team, and organisational behaviour can contribute to organizational and personal performance.

Certificate

Critical Thinking, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration

UCC Adult Continuing Education

Cleanroom Manufacturing Practices

This course aims to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to work within these highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Special Purpose Award – Certificate

MTU Department of Process, Energy & Transport

Introduction to PLCs, Control & SCADA

The course is designed to meet the industry skills shortage in the area of PLC based automation.

Special Purpose Award – Certificate

MTU Department of Physical Sciences

Supervisory Management

This course covers people management, operations excellence (Lean), management practice, and performance management.

Special Purpose Award – Certificate

MTU Business Academy
Department of Organisation and Professional Development