Program Overview
The Pharmaceutical Technology in Quality Systems (EU Applicants Only) at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Technology in Quality Systems (EU Applicants Only) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Technology in Quality Systems (EU Applicants Only) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Design
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - API to Finished Product
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Sterile Manufacturing
- Biopharmaceutical Development of Investigational Medicinal Products
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Statistics and Process Control
- Pharmaceutical Plant and Process: From Design through Validation
- Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs
- Role and Professional Duties of the Qualified Person
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- A candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in a relevant science discipline (NQAI level 8) which has been approved by the programme committee (e.g. pharmacy, chemistry or the biological sciences)
- Candidates must be currently employed in a relevant pharmaceutical sector (ideally greater than two years experience) and for the duration of the programme:
- Consideration may be given to other applicants with suitable equivalent professional qualifications and significant industrial experience (> 5 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
-
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology
Dublin Institute of Technology -
Water Quality and Supply Systems Major
Curtin University -
Nanotechnology and Materials for Micro- and Nanosystems
National University of Science and Technology -
Pharmaceutical Industry and Biotechnology
Universitat Pompeu Fabra