The MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality systems has been approved by the HPRA in meeting the educational requirements for QP status as stated in directive 2001/83/EC. Students who have completed this course and have the relevant work experience are eligible to apply to an EU regulatory authority to register as a QP.
Pathway 1: In Part I, you will take taught modules to the value of 60 credits, run over a minimum of 18 months. The taught modules incorporate a combination of online module notes, recorded material, webinars, workshops, online assessments and end of year written exams. Students must also attend the two workshops on campus each year, involving lectures, practical sessions, tutorials and industrial site visits. In Part II, students complete a research project module to the value of 30 credits.
Pathway 2: Students take 30 credits as follows: PF6210 Research Project — Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems (30 credits)
Ensuring products meet GMP: quality assurance/control, validation & qualification, audits, deviations and CAPA.