Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology

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These programmes are designed to provide a bridge for students who have qualified in science disciplines to the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical and related industries with respect to quality assurance.

Award

Graduates are eligible for the award of MSc (Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance) of the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course are well equipped to take up positions as quality professionals and managers in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

The lecture course is divided into twelve modules of 20 hours each. Full-time students undertake twelve modules over two semesters. Part-time students undertake twelve modules over 4 semesters.

On successful completion of the twelve modules, students will undertake a 6 months industrially based dissertation. Part-time students are normally expected to perform the dissertation at their place of employment.

The following modules are currently offered:

* Q.A., Auditing and Inspection
* GMP and Validation
* Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs (part-time only)
* Biotechnology (full-time only)
* Pharmaceutical Technology
* Pharmaceutical Facilities and Utilities
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Management
* Chemical Analysis
* Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
* Analytical Regulation & Introduction to Bioanalysis (part-time only)
* Biopharmaceutical Analysis (full-time only)
* Pharmaceutical Microbiology
* Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology
* Medicines from Natural Sources, Inorganic Medicines (part-time only)
* Validation of Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals (full-time only)

Written assignments, practical work, written examinations, dissertation.

Honours degree in science or related discipline at 2.2 grade or higher or equivalent qualification. Applicants for the part-time course should be employed in a relevant industrial sector. Selection may be by interview. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550