Pharmaceutical Business Management

This postgraduate diploma programme provides learners with the specialist skills required for successful management careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Candidates seeking access to the Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Pharmaceutical Business Management programmes are required to hold either: 1. A Level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in Pharmacy, Science, Business or equivalent discipline. 2. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a non-business related discipline, with the following conditions: - ​​Candidates with significant business/management experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no management experience will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Finance for Non-Financial Managers. This module is intended to prepare learners from non-business backgrounds to engage with the accounting learning outcomes in Module 12: Management Accounts and Control in semester two. 3. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a business related non-STEM discipline, with the following conditions: - Candidates with significant pharmaceutical experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no pharmaceutical experience but who hold a business-related degree will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Industry. This module is intended to prepare learners from general business backgrounds for the pharmaceutical learning outcomes during this Postgraduate Diploma programme. Applicants over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further studies (Applicants under the age of 23 are required to meet the minimum entry requirements). Each candidate’s application will be considered individually in accordance with the College’s QQI approved quality assurance procedures. Candidates holding relevant alternative qualifications and those with related experiential learning will be considered under the College’s RPL policy. English Language If English is not your native language you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard, i.e. a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score or equivalent.