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Technological University of the Shannon

Co. Westmeath , Athlone ,Ireland

Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs (Pharmaceutical) – MSc

Many companies operate in highly regulated areas where the demand for dynamic validation engineers, effective quality management systems and regulatory compliance leaders is growing in the Pharmaceutical industry. The aim of the Level 9 Taught Masters of Science in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs is to equip learners with competence in the appropriate legal, compliance and industry operational standards. The programme will enable an understanding of all current applicable regulations, quality management systems and effective process validation requirements. Learners will have the knowledge and skills to audit all, or part of, the organisation’s formal Quality Management systems. Acquire the ability to objectively evaluate evidence generated by systems and processes against clearly defined criteria and determine the effectiveness of these systems and processes; ensuring that learners will develop skills to address and prepare for the ever-changing environment of regulatory affairs in the Pharmaceutical sector.

Critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, professionalism and management techniques will be key areas covered by the programme.

There will be a total of 14 hours per week. Ten hours of classes will take place on campus on Wednesday and Thursday. Four hours will be delivered online on Mondays.

Campus Information

Moylish

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This programme has been designed to meet the growing requirements of pharmaceutical companies in filling Quality, Validation, Management, Auditing, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory affairs.. The motivation for developing this programme emerged from industry needs, gaps in education programms and a lack of graduates in the hiring pool. The content has been developed jointly by TUS in conjunction with industry consultants and industry practitioners from companies such as Abbott, BD Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron, Edward Science, Boston Scientific etc.

There are multiple roles a graduate from the programme can seek in disciplines such as Validation, Management, Auditing, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory affairs.

Career Opportunities Include:
Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Verification and Validation Specialist / Engineer /Manager
Quality and auditing Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Compliance Specialist / Engineer / Manager
Verification and Validation Specialist / Engineer /Manager
Manufacturing or Process Engineer/ Manager

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

(a) A minimum honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in any discipline with minimum, relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.

Or

(b) A minimum ordinary bachelor degree (Level 7) in any discipline with minimum two years relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.

Or

(c) Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered. International students must evidence a proficiency in English language for example IELTS 6.5

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 14500 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
    Application Fee: N/A
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