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General Pharma & Life Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.)

Trinity College Dublin NFQ Level 9 Full-Time

Career prospects

This course will prepare candidates for careers in pharmaceutical research relevant to academic and manufacturing sectors, as well as create an awareness of issues and approaches relevant to the key pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Ireland. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in manufacturing, in R&D and in regulatory affairs.

Entry requirements

Applicants are sought from holders of an upper second-class (2.1) Honours degrees in a relevant science disciplines, including Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology, or other appropriate programmes, such as Medicine or Veterinary.

Where this leads
General Pharma & Life Science

Broad life-science foundations spanning several of the above areas.

Graduate entry roles: €30,000 – €38,000 across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Design Assurance tracks
Source: Life Science Recruitment 2026; CSO Earnings & Labour Costs Q1 2026
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Course facts

LevelNFQ Level 9
Duration1 year full-time
Deadline30 April 2026
LocationDublin
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