Master in Industrial Pharmaceutics

University College Cork is a respected research university in the heart of Cork, Ireland, with a history dating back to the mid 19th century. UCC combines a scenic campus with modern academic facilities and a welcoming student community. The university offers a broad range of programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and law, and places strong emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and a supportive learning environment.

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The Master in Industrial Pharmaceutics is a 1-year research program that helps students develop critical skills for working in the pharma and biopharma manufacturing industry. This Master's degree focuses on research and industry skills, making students specialist scientists with expertise in analytical or process development.

The curriculum includes subjects like Pharmaceutical GxP and Regulatory Science, Process Control and Validation for Pharmaceutical Processes, and Pharmaceutical Analysis and Analytics. Students also conduct research in an industrially relevant domain under an academic supervisor and choose taught modules to enhance their research skills.

After completing this program, students can work as Pharmaceutical Research Scientists, Process Development Scientists, Analytical Scientists, Quality Control Managers, or Research and Development Managers in the pharma and biopharma industries.