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Quality Management and Validation (Postgraduate Diploma, L9, 60 ECTS)

  • Location: Online

  • years: 1

  • Fees: €5,000

  • Level 9

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Department of Lifelong Learning

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management and Validation is a Level 9 qualification designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in quality systems, compliance, validation, and operational excellence. It equips learners with the tools to design, manage, assess and continuously improve high‑performance quality and validation systems across regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, food, manufacturing and engineering.

Delivered fully online and structured around real‑world industry practice, the programme blends strategic leadership, project and risk management, statistical process control, regulatory compliance, validation science and research capability. The programme also features a substantial applied capstone project, allowing learners to solve workplace‑based quality challenges with practical impact.

Graduates emerge with strong analytical ability, technical competence and leadership skills to influence decision‑making, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in complex, regulated environments. The programme also offers a progression route to a Master of Science in Quality Management and Validation.

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  • Strategic Management and Leadership

    Explores how organisations set strategy, navigate competitive and regulatory environments, lead change and develop high‑performance teams. Focus on ESG, innovation, organisational culture and leadership for modern quality‑focused workplaces.

    Project Management, Reliability Engineering and Risk Management

    Covers the full project lifecycle, scheduling, cost control, risk analysis (including FMEA and HAZOP), reliability engineering principles, predictive maintenance, and risk‑based decision‑making aligned to modern quality standards.

    Quality Management, Standards and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

    Examines global quality frameworks, ISO standards, regulatory bodies (FDA, EMA, HPRA, EFSA), GxP and cGMP requirements, auditing, complaints, recalls, validation expectations and Quality 4.0 technologies.

    Statistical Process Control, Calibration and Validation

    Provides advanced applied skills in SPC, control charting, capability analysis, acceptance sampling, validation science, calibration systems, equipment qualification and measurement uncertainty.

    Research Methods

    Develops the ability to design robust research proposals, critique literature, choose appropriate methodologies, collect and analyse data, and meet ethical and professional research standards.

    Applied Case Studies Capstone Project

    A substantial applied project where learners investigate a real workplace issue, gather data, analyse root causes, design solutions, apply quality and validation tools, and deliver a professional technical report and presentation.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    Level 8 Degree in any non-cognate discipline

    or

    Level 7 Degree in any non-cognate discipline with three years post qualification

    or

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

    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 contact us via email using the contact information below.

  • This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

  • Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

    The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

  • The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, project work and examinations.

  • €5,000.

  • Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programme run subject to viable numbers.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management and Validation, Level 9, 60 ECTS.