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Code
SE51H /SE51J
Delivery
Flexible
Level
9
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
2 years
Credits
60/90 ECTS
Next Intake
September 2024
Application Status
Open
Applications Closing
30 Jul 24
Fees
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Why was this course developed?

The 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.

What are the unique features of this course?

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.

What are the programme aims?

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:

  • To graduate individuals who have advanced knowledge of the disciplines of quality management and analytical science.
  • To graduate students who can lead their company’s quality programmes.
  • To enable graduates to assess the potential of and implement new analytical technology within an industrial environment.
  • To graduate students with advanced research skills.

 

On successful completion of this programme, the learner should be able to:

  • Evaluate and apply advanced analytical techniques in a regulated scientific laboratory environment.
  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of quality systems or standards and be capable of evaluating the effectiveness of these in a manufacturing environment.
  • Compare and evaluate a range of advanced quality methodologies and analytical techniques, including novel and emerging techniques.
  • Critically appraise new and next generation solutions to best practice management principles in order to take significant responsibility for quality management in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead in group projects, initiate and carry out problem-solving activities and conduct critical reviews of work accomplished.
  • Successfully undertake individual and group projects involving research, project management and presentation of results.
  • Produce an academic dissertation based on a body of research work, containing aims and objectives, methodology, literature survey and critical evaluation of it, a description of the work and findings and conclusions together with references and citations.*
  • Be capable of progression to programmes leading to a higher qualification such as a Doctoral Degree (level 10) as a result of advanced research training skills.*

 

* Students of MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management only.

 PG Diploma/MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management flyer

 

How is this course structured?

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

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
• Advanced Drug Formulation Science
• Biopharmaceutical Analysis and Cell Culture
• Food Safety and Analytical Microbiology

10 credits

 

MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management                                                                       

SE51J 

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:

  • Certificate in Advanced Chromatographic Techniques (SE51K)
  • Certificate in Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (SE51L)
  • Certificate in Advanced Material Characterisation (SE51M)
  • Certificate in Strategic Quality Management (SE51N)
  • Certificate in Statistics and Data Analysis (SE51P)
  • Certificate in International Regulatory Affairs (SINTR)
  • Certificate in Food Safety and Analytical Microbiology (SE51R)
  • Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Analysis & Cell Culture (SE51S)
  • Certificate in Advanced Drug Formulation Science  (SE51T)

 

How is this course delivered?

  • The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management programme is taught using a block approach on a part-time basis to facilitate students in full-time employment.
  • The course will next run in September 2019, subject to sufficient student numbers.
  • Over the duration of the programme, students will be required to attend SETU Waterford for approximately 7 – 8 days from September to December, and 14 – 16 days from January to May.
  • This programme will be delivered through a blend of lectures, tutorial sessions, laboratory practicals, projects, as well as independent study. The teaching of some modules will be supplemented by problem-based material that will enable a more flexible and bespoke teaching and learning experience. Some of the lecture material is delivered in an e-learning capacity to facilitate distance learning.
  • Continuous assessment will be carried out throughout the course of the programme.
  • The Research Dissertation (MSc) module will primarily be conducted in the student’s workplace over the two-year duration of the programme.

Analytical Science with Quality Management

The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management programmes are aimed at those already working in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and food industries.

Entry Requirements

  • 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.

Fees

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.

How to Apply

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.

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Course Leaders
Mike Kinsella
Dr. Mike Kinsella
Lecturer in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry & Researcher, PMBRC
[email protected]
Richie Ryan
Dr. Richie Ryan
Pharmaceutical Science Lecturer
Tel: 51 845509 [email protected]

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