Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Systems
Advance your career in the pharmaceutical sector and satisfy EU Qualified Person educational requirements through this distance learning Master's programme.
Best for:Best for working pharmaceutical professionals seeking EU Qualified Person status and advanced training in quality systems.
Overview
The Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Systems Master's programme at University College Cork is a two-year distance learning course designed for professionals currently working in the pharmaceutical industry. Delivered by the School of Pharmacy, the curriculum equips students with the necessary knowledge to meet European Union educational standards for Qualified Person (QP) status. Participants balance their professional responsibilities while completing rigorous coursework tailored to pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Candidates must engage with the online learning platform, satisfy practical experience prerequisites, and undergo approval by the programme committee.
What you'll do
- Complete online distance learning modules over a two-year period
- Fulfill academic and coursework requirements established by the School of Pharmacy programme committee
- Maintain active employment in a relevant pharmaceutical sector for the duration of the programme
- Submit required employer documentation and practical verification materials during the application process
- Engage with regulatory frameworks governing medicinal product manufacture and quality control
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant science discipline (e.g., pharmacy, chemistry, biological sciences)
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; must meet university-approved English language requirements for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Current employment in a relevant pharmaceutical sector with at least two years of experience
- Academic background in pharmacy, chemistry, biological sciences, or an approved equivalent discipline
- Capacity for independent online distance learning and study management
- Adherence to professional and ethical standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing
- Must be currently employed in a relevant pharmaceutical sector for the duration of the programme
- Must be approved by the programme committee within the School of Pharmacy
- Non-EU applicants must meet international admission criteria and deadlines
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline · open until filled
Submit an online application through the official university portal and provide all requested supplementary documentation, including employer verification letters. Non-EU applicants should ensure submissions are completed by the international deadline or prior to programme capacity being reached. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview with the programme committee.
- CV
- Primary degree transcripts
- Letter from Employer instructions form
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
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