Expand+Course Codes:
SE51D Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Full-time

SE51A Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Part-time

SE51E Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW F...

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SE51D Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Full-time

SE51A Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Part-time

SE51E Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Full-time

SE51B Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Part-time

How to Apply
Taught Programmes
- All postgraduate applicants applying for taught programmes should now apply through the online Postgraduate Application System (PAC). This is an online application system which allows applicants to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes at SETU Carlow.

- All applicants must register with PAC to set up an account. Once registered, applicants can then apply for their chosen postgraduate programme by completing the online application form. It is important to take note of your PAC application number.

- Check all the programme information including entry requirements, programme code and closing dates. Take time to read SETU Carlow's FAQs and application instructions.

NOTE: The online application fee (using a debit or credit card) is €50, payable to PAC and is non-refundable. Your application cannot be processed until all the relevant supporting documents and application fee have been received by PAC.

Closing Date
Full-time applications Friday 25th August 2023
Part-time applications Friday 25th August 2023

(N.B. Read these instructions carefully before proceeding with your application).

1. You should familiarise yourself with the entry requirements for each programme to which you apply, as detailed in the current IT Carlow prospectus. In particular, you should note the commencement date for each programme and the submission dates for receipt of completed applications.

2. After you have entered your application details, you will be expected to pay a non-refundable application fee payment of €50. This payment may be made by Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa) or Debit Card (Laser). Please note non-Irish visa debit cards are not accepted. It is also possible to pay by Bank Transfer though payments by these methods are subject to an additional administration charge of €5.

3. Each applicant may only make one application, mentioning up to four programme choices.

4. You must have an active e-mail account in order to use this facility. It is your responsibility to check your account regularly and ensure it is active and in working order. Applicants using webmail e-mail addresses, please note if you have the high junk mail filtering option in your e-mail account, e-mails from the Postgraduate Applications Centre, Galway and Institute of Technology Carlow may be flagged as Junk. You will need to either reduce the Junk mail filter or else add the Postgraduate Applications Centre, Galway (noreply@pac.ie) and Institute of Technology Carlow (graduatestudies@itcarlow.ie) e-mail addresses as two of your safe senders.

5. All communications regarding the status of your application will be sent to you via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check your e-mail account regularly for such correspondence.

6. The Postgraduate Applications Centre is not responsible for the assessment of your application. The assessment of your application takes place at Institute of Technology Carlow.

7. All relevant supporting documentation (results, parchments/certificates and supplementary statement forms if applicable) you are required to provide as part of your application must be either uploaded via the "My Account" link or posted to PAC. Please submit all documentation on A4 (or equivalent) size paper. Original documentation submitted cannot be returned, only copies qualification evidence documentation are required at application stage for the Postgraduate Applications Centre. All documentation must be either uploaded via the "My Account" link or posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland. This information must arrive by the submission date for the programme to which you are applying (or by the earliest submission date if you are applying for multiple programmes). The closing dates for receipt of applications for each programme are indicated in the online IT Carlow prospectus. Your application can be assessed only when this information is received.

8. Supporting documentation or information that cannot be submitted at the time of application (e.g. future exam sittings, English language exams) may be submitted at a later stage by uploading via the "My Account" link or by posting to the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).

9. All applicants MUST note their Postgraduate Studies 8 digit application number which will be given to you at the final stage of the application procedure. You will need your Postgraduate Application Number to log into your Account on the PAC website to obtain updates on the status of your application. All supplementary documentation forwarded to the Postgraduate Applications Centre MUST be marked with your Postgraduate Application Number.

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For admissions queries from Irish or European applicants, please email: graduatestudies.cw@setu.ie

All Non-EU international applicants may refer to the International section of the website for further details or email: international.CW@setu.ie

Expand+A second-class honours degree in science, engineering, quality, pharmaceutical or regulatory affairs or cognate areas. Those failing to meet the classification requirement may be eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma.

Candidates with sign...

Hide-A second-class honours degree in science, engineering, quality, pharmaceutical or regulatory affairs or cognate areas. Those failing to meet the classification requirement may be eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma.

Candidates with significant experience in: pharmaceutical operations, quality engineering, device design, mid to senior management in industry, other professionals who wish to upskill in the regulatory affairs environment, regulatory affairs personnel themselves who want to upskill (as determined by the Institute’s recognition of prior learning policy), in addition to an honours primary degree in another discipline area may also be considered for entry.

Expand+What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?
On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Devise and implement global strategies for drug, biologic, and device development and evaluation;

- Apply principles of basic ...

Hide-What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?
On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Devise and implement global strategies for drug, biologic, and device development and evaluation;

- Apply principles of basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences in drug and biologics discovery and development.

Special Features of this programme
The primary objective of this Masters is to enable learners to expand their job responsibilities and opportunities in new areas after completing the programme. It will also enable learners to create an excellent network within the pharmaceutical industry, both by meeting other regulatory professionals during the course and by interacting with industry experts while completing their dissertation research.

Expand+Study & Career Opportunities
Opportunities for graduates from this programme include progression to Level 10 (PhD) programmes in related fields of study.

According to a report from the Forfás Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, Ireland is emerg...

Hide-Study & Career Opportunities
Opportunities for graduates from this programme include progression to Level 10 (PhD) programmes in related fields of study.

According to a report from the Forfás Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, Ireland is emerging as a leading location for biopharmaceuticals with a mix of start-ups, high growth SMEs and large multinationals located here.

Industry leaders including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, MSD (biologics based in Carlow) and Alkermes plc. have significant investment in Ireland which has facilitated rapid growth and development of the industry.

These coupled with a strong generics industry (Wockhardt, Clonmel Healthcare both based in the South-East) provide prospective employment opportunities for graduates and key engagement partners for the programme.

More than 85 pharmaceutical companies (including nine of the top 10) operate over 100 facilities in Ireland. The industry exports around $85 billion worth of products each year and is now one of the largest exporters of pharmaceuticals in the world. This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for scientists to service the current and emerging biotechnology-based industries in Ireland in particular, the South-East, Mid-East and Midlands.