GMP & Biopharmaceuticals Dea-chleachtas Déantúsaíochta ┐Bithchógaisíocht

This course aims to produce technically competent graduates who can work in production, quality assurance or validation roles. They will possess knowledge of good manufacturing practices, documentation and processing technologies biopharmaceuticals.

If you are under 23 years old on 1 January you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish or a FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent unless otherwise stated. That is 5 subjects: O6/H7, English or Irish: O6/H7 and Mathematics: O6/H7, or better to apply for year one of this course. Mature students (Over 23 years on 1 January) are eligible. Eligible candidates may be interviewed. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.

This course will provide opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry.

This course runs over 1 academic year, 2 evenings a week. Some modules may be delivered in blended mode – a combination of class contact and distance learning.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

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Springboard Applications

This course is funded under the Springboard+ initiative for 2026. Applications must be submitted via the Springboard+ website.

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Eligible Applicants: 100% funded (No fee)

See the Eligibility Criteria for full details.

Due to the popularity of this course and the limited number of funded places, early application is strongly recommended. Applications will close once all places have been filled.

For further information, please contact the team at
springboard@tudublin.ie 

TU5286 is a one-year, 60-credit minor award which combined with the Certificate in GMP and Pharmaceuticals (TU5301), allows progression to the full Level 6 Higher Certificate GMP and Technology (120 credits), a well-established and highly regarded qualification in the industry for over 20 years. Students can subsequently continue to the Level 7 BSc in Pharmaceutical Technology (TU065).