MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutical Science
Delivered jointly by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and IT Sligo
Programme Code: SG_SPHAR_M
About Industrial Pharmaceutical Science
This qualification is of interest to those working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries and who would like to gain an education in the main subjects related to industrial practice. The aim of the programme is to deliver an MSc that fulfils the educational requirements contained in Article 49 of Directive 2001/83/EC and Article 53 of Directive 2001/82/EC (replacing respectively Directives 75/319/EEC and 81/851/EEC) for Qualified Person acceptability. Candidates other than those wishing to become QPs will also be accepted.
About this Programme
The programme is organised around a two-year cycle, during which 12 modules are studied and a research project will be carried out. Each year is split into two semesters and three modules are delivered in parallel during each semester.
The individual modules and their numbers are as follows:
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Pharmaceutical microbiology
- Processes and production
- Project management
- Medicinal chemistry
- Pharmaceutical law, ethics and administration
- Formulation
- Quality systems
- Biopharmaceuticals and Biopharmaceutical Analytical Techniques
- Investigational Medicinal Products
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Operations management
The programme provides teaching in 22 individual subject areas. These are addressed within individual modules as shown below.
Study programme for 2012
First semester
- Pharmaceutical law and ethics (Module 6)
- Quality systems (Module 8 )
- Biopharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutical Analytical
Techniques (Module 9)
Second semester
- Investigational Medicinal Products (Module 10)
- Pharmacology and Toxicology (Module 11)
- Operations Management (Module 12)
Study programme for 2013
First semester
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (Module 1)
- Processes and production (Module 3)
- Formulation (Module 7)
Second semester
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Module 2)
- Project Management (Module 4)
- Medicinal Chemistry (Module 5)
For suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue Qualified Person status, the programme fulfils the educational requirements of the relevant European Directives. The modular structure and credit system will facilitate studying for the degree while working
After you Graduate
You will have satisfied the educational requirements to be a Qualified Person as per Article 49 of Directive 2001/83/EC and Article 53 of Directive 2001/82/EC. As a QP you are responsible for certifying the suitability for release of every batch of a pharmaceutical product.
Entry Requirements
The MSc programme is open to students who have obtained an Honours Degree or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Candidates intending to pursue Qualified Person status should have an appropriate primary degree that conforms to the specific requirements for primary qualifications listed in European Directives 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/EC. There is also a requirement for an intending Qualified Person to have completed a minimum of two years practical industrial experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment.
Award: Level 9
Duration: 2 years
Fees: €1,850 per module, €7,350 per year
Application Deadline: 31st November
Delivery: Distance with RCSI
FURTHER INFORMATION
Sarah Walsh
The School of Science
Tel: 071 913 7249
Email: walsh.sarah@itsligo.ie
Course co-ordinator Tom Patton email patton.tom@itsligo.ie