Bachelor Degree TU5308-BSc (Ord) in the Manufacture of Medicinal Products

Take Your Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Career to Management Level with this Degree program. Developed in consultation with the pharma industry including Pfizer and MSD. University Accredited by TU Dublin Ireland.

  • Move up the career ladder to a better job with a higher salary

  • Turn your work experience into a degree

  • Estimated salaries $40,000$90,000 (Based on US job data)

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th November 2025

  • Move up the career ladder to a better job with a higher salary

  • Turn your work experience into a degree

  • Estimated salaries €35,000€80,000 (Based on Irish job data)
  • Irish NFQ: Level 7

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th November 2025

  • Study Online Part-Time 14 hrs/week
  • 12 Modules over 120 Weeks
  • Course is delivered on Moodle
  • Dedicated course leader who’ll check your progress at the end of every week and follow up with you to help you finish the course
  • Join 749 Learners
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Bachelor Degree TU5308-BSc (Ord) in the Manufacture of Medicinal Products

Take Your Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Career to Management Level with this Degree program. Developed in consultation with the pharma industry including Pfizer and MSD. University Accredited by TU Dublin Ireland.

Pharmaceutical Courses
DEGREE
  • Move from entry-level jobs to more senior manufacturing roles

  • Turn your knowledge into a university accredited certificate

  • Estimated salaries €35,000€65,000 (Based on Irish job data)

  • Irish NFQ: Level 7

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th November 2025

  • Move from entry-level jobs to more senior manufacturing roles

  • Turn your knowledge into a university accredited certificate

  • Estimated salaries $35,000 – $75,000 (Based on US job data)

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th November 2025

  • Study Online Part-Time 14 hrs/week
  • 12 Modules over 120 Weeks
  • Course is delivered on Moodle
  • Dedicated course leader who’ll check your progress at the end of every week and follow up with you to help you finish the course
  • Join 749 Learners

Our learners work for the world’s biggest pharma and medical device companies

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Our graduates work for the world’s biggest pharma and medical device companies

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eBioPharmaChem and eValidation Students, Complete 6 More Modules and Get a Degree

Complete 6 More Modules to Get a Degree

Our Certificate in eBioPharmaChem and Certificate in eValidation programs are each quarter parts of this Degree program. Complete 6 more modules to get your Degree – which you can finish in 2-years of part-time study.

Get a Better Job with a Higher Salary

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry currently has lots of new jobs being created – jobs which are free from the cyclical ups and downs of the economy. Over 65% of 2018 graduating class already have jobs.

Learn from Experts and Build Your Portfolio

Based on teachings of our industry leading lecturers, compile a portfolio of projects and assignments for yourself to give you a competitive edge when applying for job roles with greater responsibility – and all can be done from the comfort of your own home.

Money Back Job Guarantee Available

Choose our “Job Guarantee” option, follow our specially devised job hunting plan – and if you don’t have a job offer within 3-months of graduating, we will refund your tuition in full.

This Program is Right For You If;

  • You want to move up the career ladder and get a better-paid job with more responsibility.
  • Differentiate yourself from people with a similar work experience profile with a university qualification.

Exemptions and Price Reductions:

  • If you have successfully completed our Certificate in eBioPharmaChem, you are exempt from Modules 1, 2 and 3. And we will subtract the full amount you paid for this program from the total degree program price (approx 25% price reduction).
  • If you have successfully completed our Certificate in eValidation, you are exempt from Modules 4, 5 and 6. And we will subtract the full amount you paid for this program from the total degree program price (approx 25% price reduction).

This Certificate is Accredited by a World Top 4% University

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  • Largest University in Ireland

  • Named Best Institute of Technology by the Sunday Times in 2010

  • Ranked in top 100 by the Times Higher Education for universities under 50 in 2014 and 2015

  • 28,500 registered students

  • Over 2,000 members of staff
  • Member of the European University Association

And Delivered by Industry Experts

Dr. Joe Brady

Full-Time Validation Lead
Lecturer, Technological University Dublin, Ireland
Senior Associate, GetReskilled

Dr. Joe Brady is full-time practicing Validation Lead and an assistant lecturer with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), in the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joe is a certified trainer and highly experienced in competency-based training. He designs and prepares educational modules and full academic programs ranging from MSc, MEngSc. BSc, to Certificate level, for a range of academic institution.

He is also a supervisor for MSc/MEngSc and PhD theses. Joe has over seventeen years of project experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in Ireland, Singapore, China, The Netherlands, France and the USA.

Professor Anne Green

Lecturer, Technological University Dublin

Professor Anne Green is the pharmaceutical technology and pharmaceutical projects manager in Ireland and is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Technology, Validation and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Technological University Dublin in Ireland.

In addition, she is also secretary of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Secretary, Irish Chapter. Her experience ranges from a technical service chemist, Sterling Wintrop Dungarvan, (now GSK), validation manager at start up Wyeth Newbridge, (now Pfizer) and is a Training Director at NIBIRT in Ireland.

GetReskilled Success Stories
Manufacture of Medicinal Products

Noel O’Brien

“The quality of the course content was excellent and very substantial and covered all aspects associated within the Pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries. Information that I feel could and would be very much a requirement for the type of work I would be seeking, within such companies.”

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Ronan Balfe

“I have really enjoyed the course. The course content was very detailed and way surpassed my expectation. While the course was challenging, the online support and access was exceptional. I am really looking forward to progressing to the follow-on/specialization course, “BioValidation” when it becomes available.”

Manufacture of Medicinal Products

Josephine Ogidi

“I would recommend enrolling, the course is very interesting.”

Kieran Mac Namara

Contact Us

USA/World
Call Geraldine: +1 (617) 901 9268

Ireland
Call Sinead: +353 (0)21 2409016

Your Class Schedule

Exemptions:

  • If you have successfully completed our Certificate in eBioPharmaChem, you are exempt from Modules 1, 2 and 3 and recieve a (approx) 25% price reduction.
  • If you have successfully completed Certificate in eValidation, you are exempt from Modules 4, 5 and 6 and recieve another (approx) 25% price reduction.

Your Class Director will check your study logs and only will release subsequent week’s materials to you if you have been logging in for more than 10 hours per week.

And he or she will proactively follow up with you to keep you on track.

Certificate in eBioPharmaChem – (Weeks 1-37)

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologies (VOMP 3001)

This module will give you a broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, the rules that govern manufacturing and the guidelines on how these rules are applied, along with the risk management tools to be used when making decisions that could impact the safety of the medicines being manufactured.

Module 2 – Commissioning & Qualification of Equipment and Systems (VOMP 3002)

This module explains the engineering documentation used to specify and install new equipment systems in a manufacturing facility – and how to develop the test protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) to ensure that it operates as intended and meets the regulatory requirements.

Module 3 – Chemistry for API’s (VOMP 3003)

The aim of this module is to provide a foundation in the general chemistry necessary to appreciate the fundamental concepts involved in the chemistry of API required for the manufacture of medicinal products.

Certificate in eValidation – (Weeks 38-67)

Module 4 – Pharmaceutical Facility Design (VOMP 3006)

In this module you will receive a strong grounding in the modern pharmaceutical science and engineering concepts of the environmental controls (air) and clean utility systems design that underpin an aseptic manufacturing facility and the quality systems used in this highly regulated environment to ensure the manufacture of safe and effective medicines for the public.

Module 5 – Planning a Validation Strategy (VOMP 3008)

The aim of this module is to teach students how to ensure all user requirements are tested and verified from the beginning and end of a typical project lifecycle, where in the project lifecycle that various testing should occur, and how to make systems functionally and regulatory fit for handover to operations and maintenance.

Module 6 – From URS to PQ – a Validation Project (VOMP 3011)

The aim of these modules is to teach students how to ensure all user requirements are tested and verified from the beginning and end of a typical project lifecycle and where in the project lifecycle that various testing should occur with a view to optimizing resources and minimizing reworks and repeat testing. In addition, you will learn how to make systems functionally and regulatory fit for handover to operations and maintenance.

Certificate in eManufacturing – (Weeks 68-127)

Module 7 – Mathematics & Statistics for Medicinal Products (VOMP 3004)

This module covers the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics required for method validation. The aim of this module is to provide students with a basis in the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics as applied to method validation.

Module 8 – Physical Chemistry for Industrial Process (VOMP 3009)

This module will provide students with the fundamentals of physical chemistry and enable them to apply them to industrial processing. The material covered will allow students to understand the principles of the topics covered and appreciate the application of these fundamentals to practical problems. In addition the student is introduced to the safety regulations applicable to the workplace and in particular to anywhere where chemicals are used.

Module 9 – Process Development & Technology Transfer (VOMP 3010)

The aim of this module is to give students a broad understanding of clinical, regulatory, and statistical processes involved in the development of new pharmaceutical product applications for drugs, biologicals and medical devices. A further aim is to give students an overview of how to transfer the new drug, bioloigic or device technologies to new and existing facilities.

Module 10 – Design & Operation of Clean Rooms (VOMP 3013)

This module covers the fundamentals of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design and how to determine the acceptance criteria for quality of the environment and the frequency of monitoring to minimize the risk of contamination in controlled environments.

Module 11 – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit Operations (VOMP 3015)

Provides you with an understanding of the processing sequence for a pharmaceutical product from beginning to the end of the life cycle and an understanding of facility layouts for commercial scale drug manufacturing.

Module 12 – Aspects of Regulatory Science for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (VOMP 3019)

This gives a broad understanding of the emerging manufacturing trends, standards and opportunities to ensure the safety, efficacy and performance of a medicinal product in a patient centric environment.

Complete an End of Module Assignment

Each module culminates in the completion of a full assignment, which offers you the opportunity to solidify your knowledge and apply the content in a real world situation.

25-Week Advanced Career Coaching Program

You’ll also have access to our Advanced Career Coaching program where many of our trainees have been able to secure employment while still studying. This program walks you through the job hunting process step by step. This is a hands-on program – everything you do within it will advance your job-hunting skills in a very practical way and take you a step closer to landing your ideal job within the pharma or med device industries.

The program covers topics including:

  • How to find the roles that are right for you
  • Assessing your own skill set and how to sell that to employers
  • CV and cover letter writing skills, with personalized feedback
  • How to Network  Effectively
  • How to use social media in your job hunt
  • Interview preparation

During the first 4 weeks, we’ll introduce new skills and lay the groundwork for your job hunt. From week 5 onwards we’ll look to develop those skills and you’ll start applying for jobs.

In addition, you’ll also have access to a program advisor who is there to offer support and guidance, offer personalized feedback and provide additional resources in any areas you need a little extra help.

Meet Claire

Claire runs GetReskilled’s Advanced Career Coaching Program – our specially devised job hunting program that will help you find a job.

e(Bio) PharmaChem (DT 698)

Academically Accredited

This CPD Certificate (Continuous Professional Development) is academically accredited by Technological University Dublin, Ireland subject to the submission of all assessments and end of module assignments.

  • Level 7
  • Program Credits (ECTS): 60
  • Awarding Body: TU Dublin

Admission Criteria

People with a technical, production, science, logistics or quality background who want to make a career change into the pharmaceutical, bio pharmaceutical and medical device industries or those already working in these sectors.

Recognized prior learning (RPL) will be taken into account in assessing applicants for this program.

Available Worldwide

This Degree in the Manufacture of Medicinal Products program is available worldwide and in certain US states.

What Does the Online Classroom Look Like?

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We use one centralized platform where you can log into your classroom. There you can get assignments, interact with faculty and peers, reply to message boards, and more.

Each week, you’ll complete a series of videos, quizzes, interactive activities and projects through our online platform, available to access 24/7.
We release only one week’s worth of material at a time and then MANUALLY check your activity logs weekly to make sure that you’re managing to keep up with your workload. This helps us to spot any potential issues early. And you’ll have a dedicated course leader who will follow up with you if it looks like you’re starting to fall behind.
Your working schedules are unpredictable so we offer flexible delivery. Slow down, speed up or pause the delivery of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program is delivered fully online with the exception of a one-day lab practical in module 3 held at Technological University Dublin.

Special arrangements will be made for non-Irish residents.

Each week of online content typically includes 6-10 topics. Each topic includes:

  • A set of course notes – these provide additional depth to the video content.
  • Warm-up self-assessment question – to recap or activate any relevant prior learning.
  • A video – these are typically 5-10 minutes long and deliver 80% of the course content.
  • Post video self-assessment questions to check how well you can have grasped the material. If you can’t answer these questions, you should revisit that topic’s learning materials.
  • Any follow up assessments or assignments.

We release only one week’s worth of material at a time and then check your activity logs weekly to make sure that you’re managing to keep up with your workload. This helps us to spot any potential issues early. There is a “Progress Bar ” on your course which is helpful to you and us to know how you are doing.

Yes, you can speed up or slow down the rate of delivery to suit