Become Industry-Ready: Applications Now Open for UCC's Flexible PG Dip in Pharma Regulatory Sciences

26 Mar 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024/25 PG Dip in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Subsidized fees are available through the HCI program. For full details on the subsidies available, please visit "What will it cost?".

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider studying the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences:

1. Excellent Employability: Over 80% of our graduates secure new roles within one year of completing the program. Our graduates have found positions in various fields, including Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Technical Writing, Process Changeover, Research, and Process Science. Employers highly value the skills and knowledge gained through this program.
2. Industry-Relevant Content: Our interdisciplinary program addresses current industry needs and emerging trends. We cover pharmaceutics, data science, and public health. Topics include pharmaceutical operations, regulations, and advancements in medicine such as advanced therapies. To address the industry's data science skill shortage, we offer modules on machine learning and statistics. Our public health modules cover critical areas like clinical trials and side effects detection.
3. Flexible Learning: Our course utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online resources, course notes, learning exercises, and face-to-face teaching. We embrace the "flipped classroom" model, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Face-to-face workshops are held on Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons during semesters 1 and 2 at the UCC Campus. Lectures and course notes are accessible online, allowing you to study at your convenience without specific online attendance requirements.
4. Career Workshops: As part of the program, we offer career-focused sessions conducted by industry experts. You will also have access to UCC career services, helping you develop individual career action plans. These plans will reflect on your current career status, future aspirations, and strategies for securing employment upon program completion.
5. High Student Satisfaction: Our course has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 94% of students rating it as 4 or 5 stars. Here are some comments from our students:

"Online workshops were great for students working full time."
"Workshops and group activities were very helpful."
"Continuous assessment forced us to learn in a timely manner rather than leaving everything to one big exam."
"Lectures on GMP environments, standards, CAPAs, deviations, testing, QC, QA, etc., are terms I now use daily."
"The lecturers were knowledgeable and helpful, and the course material was provided in advance with lecture recordings."