Course Summary
Our MSc programme is for those who want to gain advanced skills and knowledge to progress a senior career.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for those who possess qualifications at NFQ Level 8 Honours degree with a 2.2 or higher in a Science, Engineering or Quality discipline.
Application Details
Apply Online using the Application Weblink / Enquire Online above and member of our admission team will be in contact through phone or email.
Next Intake: Summer 2025
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
This highly desired qualification will help you open the door to an exciting and successful career in the pharma or life sciences industries. This unique masters' qualification could help kick-start your career progression as an executive, manager or director in the following specialities:
- Business Operations Supervisor/ Manager
- Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager
- Compliance Specialist / Manager
- Business Improvement Specialist
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Technology Specialist/ Manager
- Quality Supervisor/ Manager
- New Business Introduction Specialist
Duration
Domestic & EU applicants – With its unique online part-time delivery, this course is flexibly designed to suit the needs of those in employment. Classes are broadcast online, offering the learners the opportunity to join from home. Students are required to attend on-campus 2 Saturdays per month.
International applicants – Full-time study is available for international students. The full-time course duration is 12 months and in-class lecturers take place Monday – Friday.