Pharmaceutical Business & Technology

Course Overview



This Post Graduate Diploma programme offers a unique blend of technology and business skills. Students will develop their skills in the pharmaceutical sector and gain expertise in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Business Improvement, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research. This unique and popular course is delivered by industry professionals ensuring you receive the most up-to-date and relevant skills to help you advance your career in the pharma/biotech sector.



With extensive input and participation from the pharmaceutical and clinical trials sectors, this course is ideal for those involved in manufacturing, compliance, business improvement, quality assurance, validation, data analytics, clinical trial coordination and engineering.



Accreditation: QQI Level 9 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Business & Technology.

Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin

Modules Include:



Process, production and pharmaceutical quality systems

Regulatory landscape of pharmaceutical business

Pharmaceutical technology transfer

21st-century dynamics & emerging trends

Strategy, leadership & the culture of innovation

Operational excellence & the science of innovation

Clinical research management

Research methods

This course is suitable for those who possess qualifications at NFQ Level 8 Honours degree with a 2.2 or higher in a Science, Engineering or Quality discipline.

Our admissions team are on hand to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have on the course.



Students who wish to apply to this course should follow the following application process.



Step 1: Enquire through the form at the top right of this page



Step 2: A member of our team will be in contact through phone or email



Step 3: If you are deemed to be eligible for the course, you will be sent an application form by email. You MUST fill in this application form and attach all necessary *documents (CV, ID, Transcripts, etc.)



Step 4: On submission of the completed application form and all documentation, your application will be sent to the associated department for final approval. You will receive an e-mail confirming your place on the programme. (Note: This process can take up to one week particularly during busy admission periods.)



*We accept scanned documents in a pdf format. Pictures of documents are not accepted.



**For those who are applying for Springboard funding, you will be directed to fill out an additional application form on the Springboard website, this is to confirm your eligibility to receive funding



Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on admissions@innopharmalabs.com or call us (01) 485 334

12 months.



Location: Dublin & Cork.



Developed and taught by experienced academics and industry lecturers, this course is delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online and up to 2 Saturdays per month in person. 



A full-time option is available for International Students.

Next Intake: January 2026.

Career Options

This highly desired qualification will help you open the door to an exciting and successful career in the pharma or life sciences industries. This unique masters' qualification could help kick-start your career progression as an executive, manager or director in the following specialities:



- Business Operations Supervisor/ Manager

- Compliance Specialist / Manager

- Business Improvement Specialist

- Clinical Trials Coordinator

- Technology Specialist/ Manager

- Quality Supervisor/ Manager

- New Business Introduction Specialist