Griffith College Cork Certificate in Quality and Regulatory Practice 

Griffith College Cork

Certificate in Quality and Regulatory Practice 

(NFQ Level 9)

Institution: Griffith College Cork
Duration: 1 Semester (Blended Learning)
Validated by: QQI

How to Apply:
Visit Griffith College – Certificate in Quality and Regulatory Practice
Or contact admissions.gcc@griffith.ie for further details.

This Certificate in Quality and Regulatory Practice provides participants with a recognised Level 9 postgraduate award, designed to develop expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems and the regulatory frameworks essential for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal products.

Who Should Apply?

Graduates or professionals aiming to work – or progress their careers – in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sectors, particularly in roles related to Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, or Compliance.

What Will I Study?

• Principles and importance of pharmaceutical quality
• Key approaches to development, manufacture, and supply of medicines
• Regulatory landscape from drug discovery to market release
• Strategies for risk management and quality improvement (including GMP)
• Understanding costs of poor quality and mitigation strategies

Why Choose This Course?

• Career-Focused: Prepares you for a growing pharma industry with excellent job prospects.
• Practical Skills: Equips you with industry-relevant regulatory and quality knowledge.
• Flexible Delivery: Designed for working professionals with blended online and campus-based learning.
• Ireland’s Pharma Hub: Ireland hosts all top 10 global pharmaceutical companies and is the world’s third-largest exporter of pharma products.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are well-placed for a variety of roles in pharma/biopharma, such as:

• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Regulatory Affairs Executive
• Compliance Manager
• Manufacturing Quality Manager

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (Level 8) in a relevant science, engineering, or health discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Upcoming Intakes

• February 2026, Cork Campus (Blended)
• September 2026, Cork Campus (Blended)
• February 2027, Cork Campus (Blended)

What Students Say

“Studying at Griffith College Cork was amazing. The supportive staff and engaging lecturers made the experience very rewarding.”

How to Apply:
Visit Griffith College – Certificate in Quality and Regulatory Practice
Or contact admissions.gcc@griffith.ie for further details.

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