Green & Sustainable Pharmaceutical Production - Waterford

It includes a distinct focus on separation techniques, detection techniques and materials characterisation along with expert knowledge of advanced quality methodologies.



The course includes a strong emphasis on the professional development and aims to produce graduates:

• who have an advanced knowledge of the disciplines of analytical science and quality management.

• who can lead company quality programmes.

• can assess the potential of and implement new analytical technology within an industrial environment.

• with advanced research skills.

How is this course delivered?



The programme will run on part-time basis over 48 hours of lectures delivered online*. The programme will contain a blend of lectures, detailed case studies from literature, team discussions and assignments and independent study. Continuous assessment will be carried out throughout the course of the programme. A project on a relevant area of the students own choosing will be completed over the term.



The course will next run in February 2025, subject to sufficient student numbers.



*Note:



There will be an in-person induction and meeting with the project advisor.

Projects do not require development in conjunction with an employer.

Applicants for entry to this Postgraduate Certificate should hold a bachelor's degree at honours level minimum 2.2 (Level 8) in an appropriate subject area or equivalent qualification. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of two years relevant industrial experience



Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see SETU'S English Language Requirements for details.



In the case of an applicant who does not have a degree qualification at the appropriate level, but has a significant degree of relevant work experience, Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be taken into consideration by the programme board.

4 Months Blended

Start Date: September 2025

Opportunities



Upon completion of this programme, the student may elect to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management. As they have already taken this certificate programme, which is one of the elective modules in the MSc, they can apply for RPL and receive an exemption from having to re-do this module if they transfer to that programme.