Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation & Technology

Empower your future in the pharmaceutical industry with our Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation and Technology. Master the skills to drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead technological advancements in quality assurance and validation. Unlock a career that transforms lives and shapes the future of healthcare.



This Post Graduate Diploma Programme is a unique blend of technology, quality and validation. The programme is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical quality systems, validation processes, and technology.



Accreditation: QQI Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation & Technology



Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin

Modules Include:



Processes, Production and Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Regulatory Landscape of Pharmaceutical Business

Process Validation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Cleaning

Research Methods

Operational Excellence & the Science of Innovation

Analytical Method Validation

Computer System Validation and Assurance

Pharmaceutical Packaging and Labelling

This course is suitable for those with a minimum qualification of higher degree at NFQ Level 8 with a 2.2 award or higher in Science, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics, Project Management, Medicine or related discipline.



Recognition of prior learning will also be taken into account

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 (part-time students): Enquire through the form at the top right of this page



Step 1 (full-time International students): Apply through the form on our International Students 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.



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, blended, Dublin or Cork.



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



A full-time option is available for International Students

Next Intake: January 2026

Career Options

This highly desired postgraduate diploma will help you open the door to an exciting and successful career in the Pharma and Biotech industries.



Potential Roles in the Pharma industry include:



Operations roles – managers / supervisors / process engineer

Process validation / product validation / computer systems validation

Digital transformation / automation / PAT deployment

Business intelligence / data analysis

Engineering / new product introduction / product programme manager

Regulatory affairs / compliance specialist

Medical vigilance / surveillance and risk management

Process improvement specialists / managers

Quality assurance specialist / manager



Our Professional Development team, through individual coaching and mentorship, develop each student to their greatest potential – developing their networking and communication and presentation skills, which ensures that graduates develop a suitable career path. This Career Development strategy has proven to be very successful, with over 70% of Innopharma graduates gaining employment or advancing further their careers in the industry within six months of qualification.



As a result of our proven track record, many organisations and recruitment agencies now contact us directly, requesting students to fill open roles they have.