The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Business Management at Griffith College is designed for graduates in science, pharmaceuticals, and business who want to build or accelerate a career in the global pharmaceutical industry.
This industry-focused postgraduate programme combines business strategy with pharmaceutical expertise, equipping you with the commercial, regulatory, and leadership skills needed to succeed in roles spanning product development, commercialisation, and market access.
This programme integrates core business management principles with specialised pharmaceutical industry knowledge, enabling you to:
With a strong emphasis on practical, applied learning, this diploma prepares you for diverse roles across the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
You will graduate with the ability to:
This postgraduate diploma is ideal for:
The programme offers a blend of business, strategy, and pharmaceutical-focused modules:
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the fastest-growing global sectors, with increasing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between science and business.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Business Management at Griffith College enables you to:
| College | Griffith College Cork |
| Course ID | 194089 |
| Course Location | Cork |
| Course Type | Onsite |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 2nd February 2026 |
| Course Duration | This Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Pharmaceutical Business Management is run over two semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. |
| Course Time | Blended, Evenings – Three evenings a week between the hours of 6.30pm-9pm. Saturday workshops on campus. |
| Course Fee | €8,650 |
| Entry Requirements | Students who wish to apply for this course can apply directly via the website www.griffith.ie/apply-online Along with your application we require a copy of your CV, photo ID and previous transcripts. Candidates seeking access to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Pharmaceutical Business Management programmes are required to hold either: 1. A Level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in Pharmacy, Science, Business or equivalent discipline. 2. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a non-business-related discipline, with the following conditions: - Candidates with significant business/management experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no management experience will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Finance for NonFinancial Managers. This module is intended to prepare learners from non-business backgrounds to engage with the accounting learning outcomes in Module 12: Management Accounts and Control in semester two. 3. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a business-related nonSTEM discipline, with the following conditions: - Candidates with significant pharmaceutical experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no pharmaceutical experience but who hold a business-related degree will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Industry. This module is intended to prepare learners from general business backgrounds for the pharmaceutical learning outcomes during this MSc programme. |
| Career Path | Graduates of the course may progress onto the Dissertation stage to obtain the full MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management. |
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