Free & 90% Funded Programmes under Springboard Initiative
The HCI initiative is now open for applicants commencing programmes in September 2023 and all applicants can now receive funding towards their programme whether in employment or actively seeking employment.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, via the National Training Fund, and the European Union. Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1 is funded by the National Training Fund. Springboard+ and HCI provide free higher education courses in areas of identified skills needs to unemployed people, those previously self-employed and those returning to work.
How much does the programme cost?
Courses will be free for employed people on NFQ Level 6 courses. For employed participants on courses NFQ level 7 – 9, 90% of the course fee will be funded by the Government, with participants required to contribute just 10% of the fee.
Will the programme affect my social welfare benefits?
The programme has no effect on a candidate’s social welfare benefits.
Candidates who wish to participate in Springboard + and HCI 2023 will find full details on the approved courses on the dedicated information and applications website springboardcourses.ie
Springboard + at NIBRT
NIBRT programmes are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry and the job seeking candidate including:
- A strong track record of NIBRT candidates obtaining employment in the pharma / biopharma sector
- Hands-on practical placements in NIBRT’s award winning facilities to provide candidates with the practical skills and experience required by Industry.
- Modules in career support and development.
- Instructors with extensive experience in training the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Placements in Industry for top performing Springboard graduates.
Current Springboard Courses
This course is particularly suited for science and engineering graduates or employees who wish to join validation roles in the (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and is designed to provide education at postgraduate level in aspects of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical validation technology to scientists, engineers and other professionals who operate in this industry.
This course is particularly suited for science and engineering graduates or employees who wish to join validation roles in the (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and is designed to provide education at postgraduate level in aspects of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical validation technology to scientists, engineers and other professionals who operate in this industry.
Biopharmaceutical processing is a rapidly growing sector within the life-sciences industry, with immense opportunities for graduates. Global manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals has increased significantly over the last decade and this programme will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges in the validation of pharma/biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. As a result, graduates can look forward to a wide range of career opportunities in a large and growing industry. Upon completion of the programme students will have achieved an internationally recognised qualification which is highly relevant to the pharma/biopharma industry and graduates of the course are well equipped to take up positions as validation professionals and managers in the pharmaceutical and related industries.
Course Information
| NFQ level | 9 |
| Award | Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Validation Technology |
| Provider | NIBRT/TU Dublin |
| Delivery | Online |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Application closing date | 15th August 2023 |
What are the job opportunities in the biopharma industry?
The biopharmaceutical industry has made a capital investment of approximately €10 billion in new facilities in Ireland, most of which has come in the last 10 years.
This represents close to the biggest wave of investment in new biotech facilities anywhere in the world. Ireland is now the 7th largest exporter of medicine and pharmaceutical products in the world, with the amount of products exported annually reaching €39bn.
Graduates from NIBRT’s Springboard courses are well positioned for opportunities in the related pharma, medical devices and food science industries.
NIBRT also holds an annual Careers in Biopharma jobs fair.
Application process
As places are limited, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as the program is officially launched. Courses start in September 2023 and candidates should apply via www.springboardcourses.ie (use “NIBRT” as keyword to search for the course of interest) Please contact springboard@nibrt.ie and we'd be delighted to answer any questions you may have.
Course Level Guidelines
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Level 9 courses are suitable for candidates with an honours degree in science, engineering or related discipline
Registration:
Places on these courses courses fill rapidly.
Candidates are encouraged to apply today via www.springboardcourses.ie
NIBRT Springboard+ Queries
Please contact springboard@nibrt.ie
