The student experience

"I completed my  MSc Pharmaceutical Validation Technology in 2007, since this time I have used the knowledge gained to successfully manage my company thorough a number of regulatory inspections. The knowledge gained from the course has also proved invaluable as my company heads  towards its first FDA Pre Approval Inspection. Once I had the qualification I also gained a promotion to the position of Validation Manager. I believe the course not only provided  valuable information to fill gaps in my understanding of validation but also provided a network of contacts who have been invaluable in helping to resolve validation related issues."

Nigel Chesterton
Validation Manager
Bio Products Laboratory

"I completed the course in 2008 and found that the syllabus covered a wide range of topics across the healthcare industries. This made the course particularly interesting to me as well as the spread of backgrounds of the student cohort that I had the opportunity to work with. Additionally the teaching staff on the course were by and large experts in their field often with an international reputation. My MSc project allowed me to research a new approach to software validation within the company, liaise with the Chair of the GAMP Forum industry board, develop my expertise in this area and ultimately enhance my career within the company."

 

Tom Ryan
Principal Validation Engineer
Boston Scientific, Galway, Ireland

 

"While working towards my MSc Pharmaceutical Validation Technology I gained a considerable amount of knowledge, some of which built on existing experience and some in fields that were completely new to me. The support from the staff of the European College of Validation and the camaraderie of my fellow student made it a very enjoyable experience. Since the completion of my studies I have been appointed as service lead for validation within my local department and have recently been promoted into the role of Scientific Equipment Services Manager on the Charnwood Site."

Gilbert Jones
AstraZeneca