Course Summary
About Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is the part of Quality Assurance that ensures that products are consistently produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate to their intended use. The course provide a foundation in core sciences biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and information technology. It then move on to more specialised subjects relevant to the healthcare industry e.g. quality assurance, quality control, clean room technology, and bio-analytical techniques.
Key Course Information
The course covers a variety of topics including; basic science modules, occupational safety and health, GMP and quality assurance, manufacturing and process technology, contamination and clean room management. As the programme is delivered by distance learning and online learning, employees will be able to avail of training without the necessity to leave work.
Course information:
Study hours: Whether you are studying part-time online, blended or full-time online, it is very important that you allocate enough study time to your online course to stay focused, reduce stress and achieve your goals. For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 7 hours per week for a 5 credit module.
Live Lectures: Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle.
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Application Closing Date : 16th September 2022
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. The course is aimed at people working in industry that may or may not have any previous qualifications. Candidates with relevant work experience or an apprentice qualification. Graduates who have not obtained this minimum may incorporate other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience and apply for assessment via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/ credit for some parts of the programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available at www.myexperience.ie which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions@itsligo.ie .
Career Opportunities
The Higher Certificate in Science in GMP and Technology – Level 6 provides an opportunity to re-enter third level at Level 6 with the possibility of progress to Level 7 and 8 in allied areas, which is very appealing to staff working in industry.
Programme Fees
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Total Programme Fees: |
€5,250 |
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Fees per annum: |
€2,625 |
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Per 10 credit module: |
€437 |
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Per 5 credit module: |
€219 |
Course Format
Semester 1| GMP 1 QUALITY ASSURANCE | 10 |
| APPLIED MATHEMATICS | 05 |
| MEASUREMENT SCIENCE | 05 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR GMP | 10 |
| GMP 2 QUALITY CONTROL | 10 |
| BIOLOGY FOR GMP | 10 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY | 05 |
| CALIBRATION SCIENCE | 05 |
| UPSTREAM BIOPROCESSING | 10 |
| BIOANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES THEORY | 05 |
| DOWNSTREAM BIOPROCESSING | 10 |
| STERILE FILL FINISH | 05 |
| ACCREDITED COMPANY TRAINING | 30 |