Program Overview
The Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology at Dublin Institute Of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Quality Assurance and Biotechnology 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology 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
- Q.A., Auditing and Inspection
- GMP and Validation
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs (part-time only)
- Biotechnology (full-time only)
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Research Methods
- Pharmaceutical Facilities and Utilities
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Management
- Pharmaceutical Analysis & Method Validation (full-time only)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Process Design & Development for API Production (full-time only)
- Process Analytical Technology & Quality by Design (part-time only)
- Biopharmaceutical Analysis (full-time only)
- Validation of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals (part-time only)
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Aseptic Manufacture
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Quality Risk Management (part-time only)
- Process Validation for Biopharmaceuticals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours bachelor degree in science or related discipline at 2.2 grade or higher or equivalent qualification. Applicants for the part-time course should be employed in a relevant industrial sector. Selection may be by interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin Institute Of Technology 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 Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Tallaght, Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months