Industrial Pharmaceutical Science - Sligo

This course comprises of six modules, providing teaching in 22 major subject areas and an MSc Research Project. For suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue Qualified Person Status, the course fulfils the educational requirements required by European Directive 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/ EC.

What will I study?

Modules:

MIPS1 - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Pharmaceutical Analysis

MIPS2 - Chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of therapeutics

MIPS3 - Regulation and licensing of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology products and Medical Devices

MIPS4 - Formulation of dosage forms, sterile pharmaceuticals and advanced drug delivery systems

MIPS5 - Processes and production and pharmaceutical Quality systems

MIPS6 - Management of Pharmaceutical Operations and Projects

MIPS7 - Research Project

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 to have completed a minimum of two years of practical industrial experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

90

2 years part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

Most online courses typically involve 3 x 5 credit modules per semester which leads to an average 15 – 18 study hours per week. Our online courses have about 3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). The rest of your study time consists of independent learning, communicating with your lecturers and classmates and carrying out assignments.



On-Campus Attendance

One workshop per semester (which will be a day and a half on a Friday and Saturday).

Total €15,900

Per Year €7,950

Per module €3,000

10 credit module fee amount €1,767