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Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals (Certificate, L9, 20 ECTS)

  • Status: Apply Now

  • Campus: Online

  • years: 1

  • Fees: €2,800


Course Overview

This programme in Pharmaceutical Regulations aims to provide learners with an understanding of EU ,USA and Other Jurisdictions regulatory systems in the pharmaceutical industry . The programme will cover the role of regulatory affairs, classification, regulatory structure, recent and forecasted changes, and the impact of various submission pathways as they apply to Pharmaceutical in the world market. This programme will explore theory, regulations, tools and techniques used in these companies. As well as giving learners competence in the appropriate legal, compliance and operational standards in industry. Critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, professionalism and management techniques will be key areas covered by the programme. This programme will enhance a learners career in regulatory affairs by developing increasing levels of competence and professionalism and obtain a formal qualification in the Pharmaceutical regulation industry.

This Graduate Certificate of Science is delivered on line and designed as part of an innovative multi- tiered programme to address the needs and requirements of industry-based learners and making education more accessible. It is designed so that learners can opt to select the module streams individually as Special Purpose Awards, complete three of the module streams to attain a Level 9 Graduate Diploma or opt for the Level 9 Masters of Science

The course will provide students with critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, professionalism and management techniques will be key areas covered by the programme.

Contact Details

General Queries

Flexible Learning Office

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802

Academic Queries

Clodagh Moore

Email: Clodagh.Moore@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

(a) A minimum honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in any discipline with minimum two years, relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.

or

(b) A minimum ordinary bachelor degree (Level 7) in any discipline with minimum three years relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.

or

(c) Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered.

or

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Course Content

  • Regulatory Affairs (Pharmaceutical)

    Provide learners with an understanding of EU regulatory systems in the pharmaceutical field.

    The programme will cover the role of regulatory affairs, classification, regulatory structure, recent and forecasted changes, and the impact of various submission pathways as they apply to Pharmaceutical in the EU market. This module will explore theory, regulations, tools and techniques used in these companies. As well as giving learners competence in the appropriate legal, compliance and operational standards in industry. This module will enhance a learner’s career in regulatory affairs by developing increasing levels of competence and professionalism by obtaining a formal qualification in the pharmaceutical regulation industry.

  • Advanced Regulatory Affairs (Pharmaceutical)

    Understanding of the utilisation of standards, FDA and other jurisdictions’ guidance documents and technical writing. The module will cover the role of regulatory affairs, classification, regulatory structure, recent and forecasted changes, and the impact of various submission pathways as they apply to Pharmaceutical in the world market.

More Information

  • There are multiple roles a graduate from the programme can seek in areas such as Regulatory Engineer, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs Management, Process Engineering Management, Compliance and Regulatory Management, Risk Management etc.

    International Opportunities offered by Programme:

    The content of the modules will be seen to reflect a globalised environment .This is demonstrated by the regulatory affairs module stream which focuses on EU, US and worldwide regulatory affair bodies.

  • Modules are to be delivered over one year in an online learning format.

    The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

    4 hours per week

    Number of Weeks: 12 per semester
    Number of Days / Evenings per week: 2
    Number of Hours per week: 4
    Delivery Day / Evening: see below

    Semester 1: September ’24 – December ’24 – Tue 7pm – 10pm / Fri 1pm – 2pm

    Semester 2: January ’25 – April ’25 – Tue 7pm – 10pm / Fri 1pm – 2pm

  • Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

  • Continuous assessment (100% online). No end of semester exams.

  • Certificate in Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals (Special Purpose Award, Level 9, 20 ECTS)

  • €2,800

  • Application Deadline: 11 August 2024. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.