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Code
SGMPT
Delivery
Blended
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
18 months
Credits
60 ECTS
Next Intake
September 2024
Application Status
Opens June for Sept start
Fees
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Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology

The objective of this 18-month degree course is to provide a nationally accredited Level 7 educational course, at ordinary degree level, in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), for personnel working in the manufacturing areas of the pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical device sector.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science Ordinary degree in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology (180 credits, Level 7

Cost

€300 per 5 credit module, €600 per  10 credit module,  Year  1  €2,100, Year 2 €1,500

Cost if eligible for bursary scheme

€225 per 5 credit module, €450 per 10 credit module, Year 1 €1,575, Year 2 €1,125

Lectures will be delivered:

Monday & Thursday 4.15pm – 7.15pm.

Lectures will be delivered in a blended mode, as a mixture of online and on-campus live lectures. Practical laboratory sessions will take place on campus.
 

Further Information

Ms. Bernie Whelan, Course Leader: Bernadette.W[email protected]

Bachelor of Science  in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology Programme Handbook

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
HRM in Manufacturing (1.5)*, 5 credit module GMP (Regulatory Affairs) (3)*, 10 credit module
Manufacturing & Processing Technology 2 (3), 10 credit module Pharmaceutical Formulation 1 (3), 10 credit module
Process Validation (1.5)*, 5 credit module
Assessment
* modules are assessed by 100% Continuous Assessment.
The module ‘Process Evaluation’ is assessed by 100% final examination.
The remaining modules are assessed by Continuous assessment and a final examination.
The numbers in brackets are the projected class content times in hours/week.
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Process Evaluation
Pharmaceutical Formulation 1*
Literature Review (GMP)*

Higher Certificate in Science (GMP and Technology) or equivalent and required to attend an interview. Participants must be employed in the biopharmachemical/medical device industry.

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Course Leader
Bernadette Whelan
Dr. Bernadette Whelan
BSc, MSc , PhD - Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science
Tel: 51302064. [email protected]

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