Program Overview

Overview of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Program

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology program is an online course designed to meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. It has been developed in collaboration with industry experts and the regulatory authority to provide flexibility for students who are working in supervisory and management roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

Course Details

• NFQ Level: 9
• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Awards: M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
• Next Intake: January 2026
• Course Coordinator: Lorna Loughrey
• Course Director: Dr. Bernard Naughton
• Closing Date: 31st October 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to have an Honours Bachelor's degree (ideally 2.1 or above) in one of the following disciplines: chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, medicine and technology, or biology. Some experience of working in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and associated industries is also desirable.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

The course is a two-year online course running from January to December each year. To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma, students will complete eight taught modules, totaling 60 ECTS. Candidates who are eligible and wish to progress to the Masters program must complete a QP Professional Industrial dissertation worth 30 ECTS.

Course Content

Students take eight taught modules:

• Pharmaceutical Processing
• Pharmacology and Drug Assessment
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
• Pharmaceutical Biology
• Innovation and Leadership in Health Product Manufacturing
• Health Product Analysis and Testing
• Regulation of Health Products and Manufacturing

Career Opportunities

This course is offered to graduates working in the pharmaceutical industry who wish to satisfy the EU educational requirements for the role of the Qualified Person (QP) responsible for the manufacture of human and veterinary medicinal products. Many of our graduates now hold global or senior executive quality management positions in pharmaceutical multinational companies.

Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university's website.

Related Courses

• Hospital Pharmacy (M.Sc.)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.)