PGDip Pharmaceutical Quality by Design

at De Montfort University

Modules
 

• Quality by Design - QbD
• Product Design: Pre-formulation and Formulation
• Analytical Techniques in Materials Science
• Process Design and Manufacturing
• Advances in Drug Delivery
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Process Analytical Technology and Chemometrics
• Experimental Design and Research Methods
• Dissertation

• A good honours degree (minimum 2:2 or equivalent) in a chemical, biological or physical science, including (though not exclusive to) chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, engineering, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, or physics (or equivalent)
• Alternatively, we will accept a portfolio of professional and/or academic qualifications of equivalent standing to an honours degree.

The cost of studying at De Montfort University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £16,800 annually, to study in De Montfort University.

This course equips graduates with the relevant knowledge and skills to compete for jobs in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors linked to industry or academia all over the world. There are career opportunities in areas such as product development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, marketing and clinical research, and jobs include:
 

• Product Lifecycle Manager
• Oral Solid Dose (OSD) Technologist
• OSD Industrialisation Lead
• Production Technologist
• Senior analyst
• Regulatory affairs associate performance manager
• Senior device technologist
• Product development scientist