Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology
The objective of this 18-month degree course is to provide a nationally accredited Level 7 educational course, at ordinary degree level, in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), for personnel working in the manufacturing areas of the pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical device sector.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology (180 credits, Level 7)
SUSI Funding for Part-time Undergrad Courses
Applicants for 2026/2027 may be eligible to apply for the part-time SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) funding scheme which provides fee contribution grants for students studying certain part-time undergraduate programmes.
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Further Information
Ms. Bernie Whelan, Course Leader: Bernadette.W[email protected]
Delivery
2 evenings per week:
Monday and Thursday 4:15-7:15pm.
Online lectures with lab sessions on-campus at SETU.
Assessment
* modules are assessed by 100% Continuous Assessment.
The module ‘Process Evaluation’ is assessed by 100% final examination.
The remaining modules are assessed by Continuous assessment and a final examination.
< The numbers in brackets are the projected class content times in hours/week.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| HRM in Manufacturing (1.5)*, 5 credit module | GMP (Regulatory Affairs) (3)*, 10 credit module |
| Manufacturing & Processing Technology 2 (3), 10 credit module | Pharmaceutical Formulation 1 (3), 10 credit module |
| Process Validation (1.5)*, 5 credit module |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Process Evaluation | |
| Pharmaceutical Formulation 1* | |
| Literature Review (GMP)* |
Higher Certificate in Science (GMP and Technology) or equivalent and required to attend an interview. Participants must be employed in the biopharmachemical/medical device industry.
Course Leaders
Dr Bernadette Whelan
Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science -
Call: +35351302064
Email: [email protected]
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