MSc Pharmaceutical Validation Technology
Part Time - DT276
Course Co-Ordinator:
Dr. Anne Greene
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
DIT Kevin Street
Dublin 8
T: 01 402 4909
F: 01 402 4948
E: anne.greene@dit.ie
Duration:
Part Time - 2 Years
Closing Date:
Course Start Date:
1st February 2010
Introduction
Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response. If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.
This course is designed to provide education at postgraduate level in aspects of pharmaceutical validation technology to scientists, engineers and other professionals who operate in the pharmaceutical industry.
Course Content
- Process Validation - general
- Process Validation - Primary/Bulk /API
- Process Validation - Secondary/Finished
- Process Validation - Aseptic and Biotechnology
- Analytical Method Validation
- Cleaning Validation
- Equipment Qualification - general
- Equipment Qualification - Utilities
- Equipment Qualification - Non Aseptic
- Equipment Qualification - Aseptic and Biotechnology
- Computer Systems Validation
- Packaging Validation
Assessment
Written assignments, practical work, written examinations, thesis.
Location
Faculty of Science, DIT Kevin Street, Dublin 8
Timetable / Hours
The lecture course is divided into 12 modules of 40 contact hours each.
Students will have an average of 12 contact hours per week comprising lectures, tutorials and practical sessions (one/two evenings and Saturday morning). In addition, 12 major in-course assignments must be completed over the duration of the course. On completion of the taught element of the programme at an acceptable level, students are normally expected to perform their thesis at their place of employment over six months.
Entry Requirements
Honours degree in chemistry 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.
Award
MSc (Pharmaceutical Validation Technology) of Dublin Institute of Technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the course are well equipped to take up positions as validation professionals and managers in the pharmaceutical and related industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
EU Fees for 2010/2011*
*The fees outlined for each course are provisional and are subject to change
DT276 - MSc in Pharmaceutical Validation Technology: 1st Years: €3,095; 2nd Years: €3,095; 3rd Years: €1,935
For information on funding please see the following link: http://www.dit.ie/study/postgraduate/feesandfunding/