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Pharmaceutical Business Operations

Lifelong Learning
113053

This Honours Degree is suitable for those who wish to develop their career in the areas of pharmaceutical operations, compliance, business improvement, technology transfer, validation and clinical trials. With extensive input and participation from the pharmaceutical and clinical trial sectors, this programme is ideal for those involved in manufacturing, compliance, business improvement, quality assurance, validation, data analytics, clinical trial coordination, validation, data analytics and clinical coordination.

Award Name Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 8 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) Major QQI Level 8 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Sandyford, Cork City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Daytime, Weekend, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
ECTS: 120 Credits

Duration

This course is delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online and up to 2 Saturdays per month in person.

Entry Requirements

This course is suited for those with a minimum qualification of Certificate at QQI Level 7 or higher in Science, Engineering, Quality or a related discipline who wish to develop their knowledge and skills on the application of science in the Pharmaceutical industry.

However, students who wish to apply for Human Capital Initiative (HCI) funding, require any existing Level 8 Honours Degree.

Applicants with a Level 7 Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience are also eligible to apply under the college’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

Careers / Further progression

CAREER OPTIONS

Potential career opportunities following the successful completion of this course are highlighted below:

Manufacturing Supervisor / Manager
Supply Chain Planner
Clinical Trials Coordinator
Business Improvement Specialist
Lean and Six Sigma
Compliance Specialist
Process Improvement Specialist
Project Co-ordinator
Pharmaceutical Operations

Academic Progression

The options for further study upon successful completion of this course could include progression to the following postgraduate 9 courses:

MSc in Pharmaceutical Business & Technology

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Further information

Intake: September 2023

Dublin, Cork.

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: Enquire through the form at the top right of this 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.

**For those who are applying for Springboard or HCI funding, you will be directed to fill out an additional application form on the Springboard website, this is to confirm your eligibility to receive funding

The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally required individuals with a strong science or engineering background to support its significant manufacturing activities in Ireland. Today, there is a new skill-set required along with those with scientific knowledge. This skill-set requires professional individuals with a strong knowledge of manufacturing, compliance, regulation as well as business improvement. These skills need to be supported with an ability to assimilate information, make effective decisions and communicate clearly using the latest technologies and systems.

This BA (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Business Operations developed by Innopharma Education in conjunction with Griffith College is suitable for those with a higher certificate in science, engineering or a related discipline who are looking to start a new career or develop an existing one. Designed and delivered by highly experienced academics and industry professionals, you will learn the skills and knowledge that companies are looking for.

Modules Include:

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Management & Organisational Behaviour
Operations Management
Regulatory Affairs & Validation
Operational Excellence - Lean Sigma
Control Systems and Real-Time Analytics
Clinical Research Co-Ordination
Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Distribution
Strategic Management
Clinical Research
Project Planning & Finance
Professional & Technical Communications

Accreditation: QQI Level 8 BA Honours Degree in Pharmaceutical Business Operations.

Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin

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

Course Provider:
Location:
Sandyford, Cork City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Daytime, Weekend, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
ECTS: 120 Credits