Course Summary
This programme in Pharmaceutical Regulations aims to provide learners with an understanding of EU, USA and Other Jurisdictions regulatory systems in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
(a) A minimum honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in any discipline with minimum two years, 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 three 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 6.0.
Application Details
Application Deadline: TBC for 2023
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/Register-Your-Interest?coursecode=LC_EREPP_ROL
Start date: TBC
Location: Online
Fees
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/Register-Your-Interest?coursecode=LC_EREPP_ROL
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Students can transfer on to either of:
1. Graduate Diploma in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals
2. Masters of Science in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs
3. Graduate Diploma in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs in Medical Devices
4. Graduate Diploma in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs in Food and Drink.
What are the career prospects?
There are multiple roles a graduate from the programme can seek in areas such as Regulatory Engineer, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs Management, Process Engineering Management, Compliance and Regulatory Management, Risk Management etc.
International Opportunities offered by Programme:
The content of the modules will be seen to reflect a globalised environment .This is demonstrated by the regulatory affairs module stream which focuses on EU, US and worldwide regulatory affair bodies.
Duration
Delivery
Lectures will be delivered 100% online via Moodle/MSTeams. Lectures will be recorded and available to watch back.
Number of Weeks: 12 weeks per semester
Number of Days/Evenings per week: One
Delivery Day/Evening: Semester 1&2 Tuesday (subject to change).
Number of Hours per day/evening: 3 hours
Times: 7:00pm to 10:00pm*
**Times subject to change. TBC