MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation and Technology
Offered by
Griffith College
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Dublin, Cork, Ireland
Course overview
The MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation and Technology (Innopharma Education) equips graduates to lead quality assurance, validation, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The programme covers process validation, computer system validation, analytical method validation, and AI/automation in pharma.
What you will study
Processes Production and Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
Regulatory Landscape of Pharmaceutical Business
Process Validation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Cleaning
Research Methods
Operational Excellence and the Science of Innovation
Analytical Method Validation
Computer System Validation and Assurance
Pharmaceutical Packaging and Labelling
Career opportunities
Validation Engineer
Quality Systems Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Compliance Specialist
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Level 8 degree (min 2.2) in science, quality, manufacturing, engineering, data analytics, project management, medicine or related field. RPL considered. Delivered in partnership with Innopharma Education. Full-Time: 4 days/week. Part-Time: 2 evenings/week + 2 Saturdays/month. Available in Dublin and Cork. Non-EU fee: €17,500/yr.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, no component below 6.0
overall
PTE
55 overall, no component below 47
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.5 overall (Reading 4.0, Writing 4.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 4.5)
overall
Duolingo
120-125 overall, no component below 105
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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Specialist programme aligned with Irish pharmaceutical industry needs
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Delivered in partnership with Innopharma Education
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Available in Dublin and Cork in blended and full-time modes
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Curriculum includes AI, automation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies
€13,500/yr
€17,500/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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