Pharmaceutical Business & Technology
This programme consists of modules about the processes of pharmaceuticals and their production, as well as infusing your knowledge of the business and technical side of the sector. This will help give you an extra edge in your qualification. In addition, you’ll be awarded insights into the newly emerging trends of the industry, along with classes in leadership development and strengthening your professional skills.
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.
Designed and delivered by highly experienced academic and industry professionals, we have developed the course content focusing on the skills companies are looking for and to advance your career.
Accreditation: QQI Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Business & Technology.
Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin
Subjects taught
Module 1: Processes, Production and Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
Module 2: Regulatory Landscape of Pharmaceutical Business
Module 3: Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer
Module 4: 21st Century Dynamics & Emerging Trends
Module 5: Strategy, Leadership & the Culture of Innovation
Module 6: Operational Excellence & the Science of Innovation
Module 7: Clinical Research Management
Module 8: Research Methods
Module 9: Dissertation
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.
Duration
20 months.
Domestic & EU applicants - With its unique online part-time delivery, this course is flexibly designed to suit the needs of those in employment. Classes are broadcast online, offering the learners the opportunity to join from home. Students are required to attend on-campus 2 Saturdays per month.
International applicants - Full-time study is available for international students. The full-time course duration is 12 months and in-class lecturers take place Monday - Friday.
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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
Business Development
Clinical Trial Management
Quality Functions
New Business Introduction
Business Improvement & Lean Six Sigma
Project Planning
Technology Specialist