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Events Landing PageThe MSc/Postgrad Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management programmes were developed based on an analysis of the importance of the pharmaceutical and related industries in Ireland and in particular within the South-East region. This followed a Scientific Skills Survey which was conducted by Wales Ireland Network for Scientific Skills (WINSS) to address the scientific skills gaps within pharmaceutical/biotechnology, medical device and food industries based in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, South Tipperary, Cork and Kerry.
The IDA strategy for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and related sectors, taking into account the number of multinationals here already and increased competition from emerging economies, is to encourage companies to ‘start earlier and finish later’ in their Irish-based activities. This means expanding research and development and the pre-clinical stages of product development. This focus will increase the requirement for highly trained graduates and postgraduates with research capabilities. This will require up-skilling of graduate staff to postgraduate level in advanced analytical techniques and quality management. These courses are seen as critical, not only in increasing the number of graduates from the region with a formal qualification in analytical science and quality management, but in making a valuable contribution to the infrastructure of the region in the context of developing and attracting knowledge-based industry.
Recognising this demand, the Department of Science at SETU Waterford offers a range of part-time taught postgraduate programmes. The content of these programmes specifically addresses major thematic topics in analytical science and quality management that are perceived to offer the best prospects for growth, particularly in an Irish context.
This is the only postgraduate course in the South-East region that offers a combination of analytical science and quality management disciplines. The programme places a strong emphasis on the professional development of the graduate, and is aimed at students already working in an industrial environment. Such a qualification will enable and facilitate career progression for graduates in the region. This programme is very closely linked to highly successful research groups active in the Department of Science at SETU Waterford, in particular the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC). Many of the research projects carried out in the Department are in collaboration with pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries in the South-East. This high level of postgraduate research, and investment in state-of-the-art instrumentation resulting from this research activity, helps to underpin the content of the analytical modules in the programme, facilitating advanced demonstrations and practicals.
The overall aim of the MSc/Postgrad Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management programmes is to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise in analytical science and quality management. Another goal of the programme is that it will also confer on the graduates a set of personal and professional attributes that will allow them greater flexibility in the development of their own career options, over the span of their career. Specifically, the aims of the programme are:
On successful completion of this programme, the learner should be able to:
* Students of MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management only.
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The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management is made up of the following modules:
Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management |
SE51H |
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Advanced Chromatographic Techniques |
10 credits |
Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques |
10 credits |
Advanced Materials Characterisation |
10 credits |
Strategic Quality Management |
10 credits |
Statistics and Data Analysis |
10 credits |
Choose one elective: • International Regulatory Affairs |
10 credits |
MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management |
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Research Dissertation (MSc) |
10 credits |
To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma award students must accumulate 60 credits by completing six 10 credit modules.
To achieve the MSc award students must additionally complete a 30 credit research dissertation, which is carried out in the student's workplace.
Students can apply for an exit award of an individual Level 9 Certificate for each module they successfully complete.
Successful completion of one or more stand-alone Certificate programmes can also be used as credit towards the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma award.
Further information on the stand-alone Certificate programmes is provided through the following links:
The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management programmes are aimed at those already working in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and food industries.
Applicants for entry to this programme should hold a Level 8 Bachelor’s degree at honours level minimum 2.2 in an appropriate subject area or equivalent qualification
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see SETU Waterford’s English Language Requirements for details.
As of the 2021-2022 academic year, the fee for the Postgraduate Diploma Programme is €5,940 and the fee for the MSC programme is €7,640. The fee for each 10 credit Certificate programme is €990.
Applications for this programme are made online by going to www.pac.ie
This course places a strong emphasis on the professional development of the graduate and is aimed at students already working in an industrial environment. Such a qualification will enable and facilitate career progression for graduates in the region.