Pharmaceutical Business & Technology

This Post Graduate Diploma programme offers a unique blend of pharmaceutical, technology and business modules. Developed and delivered in collaboration with Griffith College.

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

Subjects taught

Module 1: Clinical Research Management

Module 2: Processes, Production and Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Module 3: Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer

Module 4: Regulatory Landscape of Pharmaceutical Business

Module 5: 21st Century Dynamics & Emerging Trends

Module 6: Strategy, Leadership & the Culture of Innovation

Module 7: Operational Excellence & the Science of Innovation

Module 8: Research Methods

Entry requirements

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.

Application dates

Apply Online using the Application Weblink / Enquire Online above and member of our admission team will be in contact through phone or email.

Duration

12 months.

Delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online and up to 2 Saturdays per month in person. 

Enrolment dates

Next Intake: Summer 2025

Post Course Info

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