Biotech & Biopharma Science
CW_SSBIO_U Carlow Certificate Biopharmaceutical Operations
Entry requirements
Work experience required:
Age under 23:
Requirements:
• Pass in the Leaving Certificate
• 5 grades at O6/H7 including English or Irish and Mathematics or international equivalent
Age over 23:
Where this leads
Biotech & Biopharma Science
The science behind biologics — cell/molecular biology, genetics, immunology and microbiology.
€30,000–€45,000 (QC Analyst) → €45,000–€60,000 (Microbiologist) → €75,000–€90,000 (QC Manager)
Source: Life Science Recruitment 2026
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