MSc · 1–2 years
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
UCC / partners
Research and industry-linked pharma science.
Indicative €14,000 – €22,000
View coursePharmaceutical Courses in Ireland
Pharmacy, pharma business & life sciences
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Pharmaceutical Sciencescountry: Ireland
study-guide // pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical Sciences in Ireland
Ireland is a global pharma manufacturing hub — Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and dozens of biotech firms operate here. Pharmaceutical science and pharmacy-related degrees link directly to that economy.
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Why pharma in Ireland?
Beyond medicine, pharma science graduates enter QC, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and commercial roles across Cork and Dublin clusters.
- English-medium life-science degrees
- Strong pharma employer density in Ireland
- Alternatives to ultra-competitive medicine entry
- Research and industry placement options
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Pharma-related programmes
Examples — eligibility varies by programme.
MSc · 1–2 years
BSc / MSc// 03
Industry scope
Pharma is one of Ireland's largest export sectors.
Manufacturing & QC
GMP environments and quality systems.
Regulatory affairs
Compliance with EU and FDA standards.
Clinical research
Trials coordination and data.
Commercial pharma
Medical science liaison and market access.
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Indicative salaries
Life-science graduate roles in Ireland.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Pharma graduate / QC | €35,000 – €50,000 | €55,000 – €85,000 |
| Regulatory associate | €38,000 – €52,000 | €60,000 – €90,000 |
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Universities & colleges
Shortlist with our counsellors.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma / life sciences | Faculty-specific | 1–2 years | View Courses → |
 | Life sciences pathways | Faculty-specific | Varies | View Courses → |
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Pharmaceutical — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.
| University | Course | Intake | Tuition | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith College | MSc Pharmaceutical Business ManagementPost Graduate Course · Cork | Jan 2027, Sep 2026 | € 16,000 | Apply |