(a) A minimum honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in any discipline with minimum, relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.
Or
(b) A minimum ordinary bachelor degree (Level 7) in any discipline with minimum two years relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.
Or
(c) Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered. International students must evidence a proficiency in English language for example IELTS 6.5

Application deadline: Early applications up to May 1st will be accepted and processed.
Late applications will be considered up to August 31st where places are available.

PROGRAMME START DATE: The programme will commence in early September on the same date as all TUS semesterised Programmes.
Please consult the Academic Calendar on the TUS website - https://tus.ie/registry/academic-calendar/

Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Opportunities
This programme has been designed to meet the growing requirements of pharmaceutical companies in filling Quality, Validation, Management, Auditing, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory affairs. The motivation for developing this programme emerged from industry needs, gaps in education programmes and a lack of graduates in the hiring pool. The content has been developed jointly by TUS in conjunction with industry consultants and industry practitioners from companies such as Abbott, BD Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron, Edward Science, Boston Scientific etc.

There are multiple roles a graduate from the programme can seek in disciplines such as Validation, Management, Auditing, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory affairs.

Career Opportunities Include:
Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Verification and Validation Specialist / Engineer /Manager
Quality and auditing Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Compliance Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Verification and Validation Specialist / Engineer /Manager
Manufacturing or Process Engineer/ Manager

Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.