Course information

MSc in pharmaceutical validation technology course overview

The mission statement of the course is to provide a suitable learning experience to enable successful participants to become leading edge validators within the pharmaceutical and allied industries.  The course is run and administered by the European College of Validation Ltd in partnership with the Dublin Institute of Technology. This course is fully ratified through academic rigour and will provide successful delegates with a formal qualification equal in every way to the MSc degree awarded by other colleges or faculties. In addition the practical nature of the study will enhance tremendously your value to your company and the effectiveness of the validation processes in the workplace.

  • Structured as a modular distance learning course.
  • Qualification awarded by the Dublin Institute of Technology.
  • 18 months continuous assessment for the diploma (by for example written assignments).
  • 4 residential blocks for diploma (possibly at various European locations).
  • 6 months to MSc, which comprises an in-house project.
  • Normal entry requirement would be a relevant first degree and vocational experience.
  • Experts from the validation industry are involved in the writing of module materials, in attendance at residential weeks and marking of assessments.