| Code | PF6618 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €1,250 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 10/12/2024 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | Proposed Date: 13/01/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
To provide students with an introduction to the formulation and regulatory requirements for the manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms and how those requirements influence the safety, quality and efficacy of the pharmaceutical products.
Module Content
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 24 x .5hr(s) lectures
- 8 X 1hr(s) webinars
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 200 marks
- Canvas Quiz - 2 x 40 marks (80 marks)
- 2000 word written assignment - 2 x 60 marks (120 marks)
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Describe the formulations and routes of delivery appropriate for different therapeutic agents.
- Explain unit operations involved in the production of drug molecules and how they affect the product quality attributes.
- Evaluate how current regulatory practices ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of the pharmaceutical drug products.
- Discuss how the GxP principles are integrated within the quality management system of pharmaceutical organizations.
- Discuss the lifecycle approach of the pharmaceutical process validation.
Requirements
Science, engineering and healthcare graduates who hold a NFQ Level 8 qualification and who wish to receive targeted upskilling in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Provision will also be made for candidates who hold sufficient previous educational/professional experience.
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €1,250 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €625.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
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