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Pharmaceutical Business Operations

Lifelong Learning
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The programme is targeted at those who wish to develop their career in the areas of pharmaceutical operations, compliance, business improvement, technology transfer, validation and clinical trials.

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:
South Circular Road
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Evening, Online or Distance, Part time, Weekend
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Course provider

Duration

2 years, part-time/online.
This two-semester programme is delivered two evenings a week and two Saturdays a month.

For more information please contact admissions@innopharmalabs.com

This course is delivered over two years. Students have the option to enter at Year 1 or Year 2 depending on their prior qualifications.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum qualification at NFQ Level 7 in science, engineering, quality or a related discipline. Recognition of prior learning may also be taken into account.

English Language
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

Careers / Further progression

Academic Progression
Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Business Operations may be considered eligible to join related Masters Degree programmes such as the MSc In Pharmaceutical Business and Technology.

Career Progression
Graduates of the BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations are well positioned to pursue a range of careers including:
• Manufacturing Operator / Supervisor
• Compliance Specialist
• Business Improvement Specialist
• Quality Assurance
• Validation Specialist
• Data Analytics
• Clinical Trial Coordination

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Further information

Intake Dates
Dublin - Blended - February 2024
Dublin - Blended - September 2024

For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from time of application.

Tuition Fees
Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland
Study Mode: Part-Time
Dublin : EUR 4,950.00

International
Study Mode: Part-Time
Dublin

Non-EU living in Ireland or abroad: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.

Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.

Flexible payment options
Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please view our Fees information page for more information and assistance.

Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office:
Post: Student Fees, Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Email: accounts@griffith.ie

2% Learner Protection Charge
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.

QQI Award Fee
Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.

How to Apply
Applicants should contact Orla McKiernan or a member of the Innopharma Education team at +353 1 485 3346 or via email.

Students can also apply directly through Griffith.ie

Overview
Enhance your pharmaceutical knowledge and skills for an excellent career in highly dynamic industry

This Honours degree course in Pharmaceutical Business Operations is the only pharma course of its type on offer in Ireland. It is delivered in partnership with Innopharma.

Why Study Pharmaceutical Business Operations with Innopharma Education in Griffith College?
The QQI Level 8 BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations is a is a unique blended delivery of classroom-based training and online delivery. The programme focuses on core competencies such as pharmaceutical business, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, data analysis, business improvement (Lean Sigma), clinical research coordination, data processing and project co-ordination.

The programme is targeted at those who wish to develop their career in the areas of pharmaceutical operations, compliance, business improvement, technology transfer, validation and clinical trials.
• Gain exceptional knowledge within an ever-expanding industry.
• Develop a detailed understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical life cycles, validation, clinical trials coordination, data management & analysis as well as business improvement.
• Achieve your potential using a blended learning approach of classroom training and online learning.
• Attend classes supported by online delivery two evenings per week and one Saturday per month.
• Develop your skills in career progression to help you pursue a successful career in the pharma industry.
• Progress your studies in the future to a range of related Level 9 programme.

The following modules are included:
Year 1
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Management & Organisational Behaviour
• Operations Management
• Regulatory Affairs & Validation
• Operational Excellence - Lean Sigma
• Control Systems and Real-Time Analytics
• Clinical Research Co-Ordination
• Career Progression

Year 2
• Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Distribution
• Strategic Management
• Clinical Research
• Project Planning & Finance
• Professional & Technical Communications

For more information please contact admissions@innopharmalabs.com

Course Provider:
Location:
South Circular Road
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Evening, Online or Distance, Part time, Weekend
Apply to:
Course provider