Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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12 monthsProgramme duration

18,500 EURTuition Fee/year

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations and Management is a unique postgraduate qualification designed to maximise graduate employability in the biopharma and pharma industries. The programme is designed by industry for industry to ensure graduate success in the marketplace and will be delivered by the School of Pharmacy and Cork University Business School. The programme covers the technical, regulatory, operations and management aspects required in the biopharma & pharma industry. In addition, we cover digital transformation, the Pharma 4.0 operating model and lean six sigma, thereby future-proofing students for the factory of the future.

We place a major focus on experiential learning through an 8-month paid industry placement (from January to August) and the use of state-of-the-art pilot scale biopharma & pharma manufacturing facilities in the School of Pharmacy and digital simulation facilities in the UCC Assert Centre, as well as the Cork Enterprise Training Board Life Sciences Facility in Carrigaline.

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

PTE Academic

63+

Duolingo English Test

120+

Applicants must have at least Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours’ degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any of the following relevant subject areas: chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or science, healthcare science, technology, or process engineering. Eligible applicants may also be invited for an interview. Selection from among eligible applicants will be made according to the following criteria:

Performance in their primary degree
Personal statement

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience in a suitable field. To demonstrate relevant professional experience, applicants will be assessed on the following criteria and an interview may also be required.

Academic achievement
Relevant industry experience
Personal statement
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Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

10,630 EUR

International

Starts from

18,500 EUR

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Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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