Working together for high-tech skills

Our partnership with Griffith College

Griffith College is a leading independent college with thousands of students at its campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

In 2015 we came together to establish the Griffith Innopharma Faculty of Science, which provides graduates with the skills and competencies necessary for a successful career in Ireland’s flourishing pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.

The Faculty offers specialist degree and masters courses in:

  • Pharmaceutical Business Operations
  • Pharmaceutical Data Analytics
  • Medical Device Business and Technology
  • Digital Transformation 
Griffith College Dublin
Griffith College Dublin

Our partnership with TU Dublin-Tallaght Campus 

Established in 1992, TU Dublin – Tallaght Campus is one of the leading higher education institutes in Ireland. Its qualifications are recognised world-wide and provide opportunities for educational and career mobility on a global basis.

Innopharma Education and Technological University Dublin – Tallaght Campus collaborate on the design and delivery of courses for people who want to progress their careers in the pharma, medical device and food industries. 

Together we offer courses at every level of study, from certificate to degree to masters degree level. Our partnership began in 2009 and in that time over 3,000 students have successfully graduated.

TU Dublin
TU Dublin

Springboard+

The Springboard+ initiative offers funded courses to people who want to advance their careers in enterprise sectors and gain qualifications that offer strong opportunities for progression.

We have delivered a range of Springboard+ courses – from certificate up to masters degree level focused on the pharma, medtech and food science industries – since 2009.

Over 70% of graduates from our Springboard+ courses have gained employment or advanced in their careers within six months of graduating.

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2022.

Human Capital Initiative (HCI)

The Human Capital Initiative (HCI), a five-year project, investing €300m of National Training Fund (NTF) funding commenced in 2020. HCI aims to increase capacity in higher education to provide skills-focused programmes designed to meet priority skills needs.

We are delighted to offer a range of HCI funded Certificate, Degree and Postgraduate programmes for the Biopharma, MedTech, ICT and FoodTech industries. 

75% Post-Graduate Employment rate

We have an extensive network of contacts which we utilise to connect students with industry and academia. This has proven invaluable in returning students to work or those pursuing new career paths.

Industry-linked courses

Certificate in Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Operations

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Higher Diploma in Food Business & Technology

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MSc in Pharmaceutical Business & Technology

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  • "I didn't really have the knowledge to keep going in the food industry like I wanted and that was the main reason I picked the course"

    Thomas Maher, MSc Food Business Management & Technology

  • "Being out of education for 30 years and finally being able to say I have a degree is for me a real sense of achievement"

    Roisin Brennan, BA (Hons) Pharmaceutical Business Operations

  • "For anyone considering one of these courses just go and do it"

    Joseph O'Donovan, Post Graduate Diploma Pharmaceutical Business & Technology

  • "I was able to manage my time and my work and still be able to study"

    Goodness Biyela, Packaging Operations Technician at Grifols, BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations Graduate

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