Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is the part of Quality Assurance that ensures that products are consistently produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate to their intended use. The course provide a foundation in core sciences biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and information technology. It then move on to more specialised subjects relevant to the healthcare industry e.g. quality assurance, quality control, clean room technology, and bio-analytical techniques. The course covers a variety of topics including; basic science modules, occupational safety and health, GMP and quality assurance, manufacturing and process technology, contamination and clean room management. As the programme is delivered by distance learning and online learning, employees will be able to avail of training without the necessity to leave work.
| College | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) |
| Course ID | 192766 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 5250 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. The course is aimed at people working in industry that may or may not have any previous qualifications. Candidates with relevant work experience or an apprentice qualification. Graduates who have not obtained this minimum may incorporate other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience and apply for assessment via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/ credit for some parts of the programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available at to www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie . |
| Career Path | The Higher Certificate in Science in GMP and Technology - Level 6 provides an opportunity to re-enter third level at Level 6 with the possibility of progress to Level 7 and 8 in allied areas, which is very appealing to staff working in industry. |
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