Quality & Regulatory Practice in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This modular course, awarding a Level 9 certificate, aims to introduce learners to the quality systems and the regulatory framework that assures the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal products in the pharmaceutical industry.

Candidates seeking access to the Certfiicate in Quality and Regulatory Practice programme are required to hold either: 1. A Level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in Pharmacy, Science, Business or equivalent discipline. 2. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or Higher, in a non-business related discipline, with the following conditions: - ​​Candidates with significant business/management experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no management experience will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Finance for Non-Financial Managers. 3. A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a business related non-STEM discipline, with the following conditions: - Candidates with significant pharmaceutical experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy. - Candidates who have no pharmaceutical experience but who hold a business-related degree will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Industry. This module is intended to prepare learners from general business backgrounds for the pharmaceutical learning outcomes during this MSc programme. Applicants over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further studies (Applicants under the age of 23 are required to meet the minimum entry requirements). Each candidate’s application will be considered individually in accordance with the College’s QQI approved quality assurance procedures. Candidates holding relevant alternative qualifications and those with related experiential learning will be considered under the College’s RPL policy. English Language All learners are also expected to be proficient in the use of the English language. Where a candidate’s mother tongue is not English, he/she will be required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language through satisfactory performance on an internationally recognised test (e.g. TOEFL 575, IELTS 6.5 or other similar English language qualifications). Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see our webpage for further details.