- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
The course has been jointly developed by the School of Pharmacy at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland the School of Science at the Institute of Technology, Sligo. The award is an MSc of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and National University of Ireland (NUI). The course comprises 6 modules, providing teaching in 22 major subject areas and an MSc Research Project. For suitably qualified and candidates who wish to pursue Qualified Person Status, the course fulfils the educational requirements required by European Directive 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/EC. The course is delivered by distance learning, with certain block attendance. The modular structure and credit system will facilitate studying for the degree while working.
The programme will consist of 6 core modules. Typically the duration of the programme will be 6 modules. A research project is carried out in 2nd year. However, students may also complete the programme over a longer period to offer flexibility for those in full time employment. The maximum time limit for successful completion of examinations is five consecutive academic years from date of first registering on the program.
Two modules will be studied each year from January to June and one module from July to December with the research project running from March to December in the 2nd year. The project provides each student with an opportunity to apply knowledge gained from the taught modules. Exams will run in June and December in both RCSI and IT Sligo and repeat exams in August of each year (RCSI only).
Modules may be taken inpidually or on a standalone basis.Delivered jointly by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and IT Sligo
Entry Requirements
The M.Sc. course is open to students who have obtained an honours degree or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Candidates intending to pursue Qualified Person status should have an appropriate primary degree that conforms to the specific requirements for primary qualifications listed in European Directives 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/EC. There is also a requirement to have completed a minimum of two years practical industrial experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment.
What subjects will I study?
MP1 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Pharmaceutical Analysis
MP2 Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology of Therapeutics
MP3 Regulation and Licensing of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Products
MP4 Formulation of Dosage Forms, Sterile Pharmaceuticals and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
MP5 Processes, Production and Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
MP6 Management of Pharmaceutical Operations and Projects
MP7 Research Project
Updated on 13 November, 2015About Institute of Technology Sligo
IT Sligo is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, they provide ctheirses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. IT Sligo is known for:
- Delivering flexible, practical programmes within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught masters and PhD level, in the classroom and online, with professional accreditation for certain awards.
- Small class sizes, with a low student to staff ratio, meaning students have a better working relationship with their lecturers.
- Partnering with businesses, the community and creative industries across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science to provide students work placements and internships.
- An excellent track record in innovation and research, providing a focal point for local business innovation and development through our Innovation Centre.
Reaching out to business, the community and abroad
- Working with their partners in industry, IT Sligo delivers a broad spectrum of tailored programmes approved by external bodies such as Engineers Ireland, Coca-Cola, Irish Prison Service, the CISCO Academy and the Irish Medicines Board.
- their annual Science theyek activities attract over 3,000 visitors to take part in practical scientific experiments.
- IT Sligo is an accredited member of the European Credit Transfer Scheme for Higher Education Awards and received the Extended European Erasmus University Charter in 2007.
A unique kind of campus
- Centrally located 72-acre campus in Sligo town, with good public transport links.
- Benefiting from a €35 million capital investment, including new Technology and Science buildings, a new student services building and a state-of-the-art library set on three floors.
- Sports Facilities include the multipurpose Knocknarea Arena, an international standard outdoor athletics track, floodlit soccer and Gaelic pitches and leisure and gym facilities.
- Plentiful and affordable student accommodation within walking distance of the campus: there are 2,100 bed spaces provided within Sligo City exclusively for students.
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