Overview

This Industrial Pharmaceutics programme at University College Cork is a 12-month full time (24 months part-time) research programme based within the School of Pharmacy and/or industry. The programme consists of an extensive research induction programme to develop basic pharma/biopharma process and analytical development skills.

This is the first research-intensive, industry-focussed MRes course of its kind in Ireland and is designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry for more specialist scientists with expertise in the analytical or process development space in Ireland and abroad.

Skills and Careers Information

As the global biopharmaceutical industry continues to expand it continues to experience a shortage of highly skilled staff so this is an ideal programme for those of you wishing to work in the Irish, or international, biopharmaceutical industry. In addition, the iEd Hub and School of Pharmacy will endeavor to work with the local biopharma industry to maximise employment opportunities for our research programme graduates.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmaceutics Research Skills

Pharmaceutical GxP and Regulatory Science

Process Control and Validation for Pharmaceutical Processes

Pharmaceutical Analysis and Analytics

Pharmaceutical Operations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Closing Date: Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology View 3 other Masters in Pharmacology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants must have a Second-Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honour’s degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any of the following relevant subject areas: chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or science, healthcare science, technology, or process engineering. Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview. Selection from among eligible applicants will be made according to the following criteria:

Performance in primary degree

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Tuition Fees

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20500 EUR / year

≈ 20500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

11100 EUR / year

≈ 11100 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Part-Time: €5,570

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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