Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology - Waterford
The course is aimed at people working in manufacturing, regulatory or compliance roles in the pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical device sectors.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 YEARS – PART-TIME
Mondays & Wednesdays 4 - 7pm plus 4 Saturdays
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Must be employed in biopharma/medtech as a work-based project is required.
Careers / Further progression
Graduates can progress to the Level 7 Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology.
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
Waterford
€3,000 per annum
€250 per 5 credit module.
€500 per 10 credit module
Apply online.
Modules studies include Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics with specialist modules in Pharmaceutical Sciences, GMP,Manufacturing and Processing, Contamination Control/ Cleanroom Management and Process Evaluation.
Participants are employed in local pharmaceutical companies in the manufacture of medicinal products and the mix of academic content with their industrial training and experience is a feature of the course along with the opportunity to network with their industry peers.
The course is delivered over 4 semesters in 24 months, with six contact hours per week. The course is blended with both live online classes and on-site lab sessions.
Year 1 Modules
Core Competencies
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Mathematics for GMP
GMP1
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis
Fundamentals of Biology
Measurement Science
Course Leader
Dr Bernie Whelan
E: bernadette.whelan@setu.ie
Course Administrator
tlace.wd@setu.ie