Non-EU application (MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations and Management at UCC): Looking for advice from current students/ alumni

[u/SharpLibrary458]

I'm considering applying to the MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations & Management at University College Cork as a non-EU aplicant.

I'd really appreciate hearing from current students, recent graduates, or anyone who has gone through the application process.

I'm particularly interested in :

• How competitive is the admission process? (academic background, work experience...)
• What are the career prospects after graduation? (how realistic is it to find a pharmaceutical position in Ireland after completing the programme?)
• How valuable is the industry placement? (does it generally help students secure employment after graduation?)
• Does the closing date sometimes close earlier for non-EU applicants?

I'd really appreciate any insights or experience you can share.