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University of Hertfordshire: Pharmacovigilance
| Institution | University of Hertfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | Biosciences |
| Web | http://www.herts.ac.uk |
| ask@herts.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01707 284800 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The aim of this MSc is to provide a postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance, including relevant techniques, the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines (UK, EU and major worldwide regions), handling safety issues including labelling and risk management and systems and processes. Teaching consists of lectures and workshop activities in small groups and takes into account real world situations. There are opportunities for sharing experiences and networking which contributes to the development of your knowledge and understanding of pharmacovigilance issues.
Flexible programme This is a flexible programme designed to meet the needs of those in either full or part-time employment who are likely to have a spread of responsibilities. Students are able to complete the MSc course in under three years if able to attend all modules at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, they can take up to five years, progressing at a slower pace.
Participants will normally be graduates and/or experienced personnel and usually will need to have held positions in drug safety for one to several years. The programme is run as a series of intensive short courses supplemented with substantial pre and post-course reading and set coursework. In addition, if you are studying for an MSc, you will undertake a research project that is normally carried out at your workplace but may be done at the University, or an institution with appropriate experience of pharmacovigilance or adverse drug reactions.
The programme has attracted students from European Union countries, Norway, Switzerland, Japan and the USA and its success has led to the organisation of an annual Pharmacovigilance Update day for those who have completed their studies.
Recruitment will take place at the beginning of each taught module and the programme offers the awards of a PgC, PgD or MSc. Students are typically able to obtain any one of the awards in a minimum of two years; however you have a maximum registration of up to five years in order to complete the course. This course has the option of being a diploma if you do not feel you can commit to the full MSc programme.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree (or above) in biosciences; chemical sciences; clinical sciences; or pharmacy; equivalent professional qualification (veterinary science, medicine or dentistry); other qualifications, research publications or appropriate experience considered on an individual basis; 6 months relevant work experience; if English is not the 1st language, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required. |
| Location | College Lane Campus College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Summary
The aim of this course is to provide a postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance, including relevant techniques, the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines, handling safety issues including labelling and risk management and systems and processes. Teaching consists of lectures and workshop activities in small groups and takes into account real world situations. There are opportunities for sharing experiences and networking which contributes to the development of your knowledge and understanding of pharmacovigilance issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree (or above) in biosciences; chemical sciences; clinical sciences; or pharmacy; equivalent professional qualification (veterinary science, medicine or dentistry); other qualifications, research publications or appropriate experience considered on an individual basis; 6 months relevant work experience; if English is not the 1st language, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required. |
| Location | College Lane Campus College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Summary
The aim of this course is to provide a postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance, including relevant techniques, the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines, handling safety issues including labelling and risk management and systems and processes. Teaching consists of lectures and workshop activities in small groups and takes into account real world situations. There are opportunities for sharing experiences and networking which contributes to the development of your knowledge and understanding of pharmacovigilance issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree (or above) in biosciences; chemical sciences; clinical sciences; or pharmacy; equivalent professional qualification (veterinary science, medicine or dentistry); other qualifications, research publications or appropriate experience considered on an individual basis; 6 months relevant work experience; if English is not the 1st language, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required. |
| Location | College Lane Campus College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The PgCert Pharmacovigilance is a course developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA). On this course, you will study relevant techniques used in pharmacovigilance including the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines (UK, EU and major worldwide regions), handling safety issues including Labelling and Risk Management Systems and processes (both pre and post-marketing).
Why choose this course?
92% overall satisfaction for Medicine and Dentistry in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) Expertise of the staff, who are experienced professionals and have real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance from the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities Flexibility of study, based on intensive three-day taught courses with independent Pre and post-coursework activities Practical research projects based on real-world situations Opportunities for sharing experiences and networking There is the flexibility to extend your studies to the MSc in Pharmacovigilance during your studies, in you complete a research project (60 credits)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class Honours degree in Biosciences, Pharmacy or Biological Chemistry |
| Location | Main Site University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Summary
The PgCert Pharmacovigilance is a course developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA). On this course, you will study relevant techniques used in pharmacovigilance including the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines (UK, EU and major worldwide regions), handling safety issues including Labelling and Risk Management Systems and processes (both pre and post-marketing).
Why choose this course?
92% overall satisfaction for Medicine and Dentistry in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) Expertise of the staff, who are experienced professionals and have real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance from the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities Flexibility of study, based on intensive three-day taught courses with independent Pre and post-coursework activities Practical research projects based on real-world situations Opportunities for sharing experiences and networking There is the flexibility to extend your studies to the MSc in Pharmacovigilance during your studies, in you complete a research project (60 credits)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class Honours degree in Biosciences, Pharmacy or Biological Chemistry |
| Location | Main Site University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The PgDip Pharmacovigilance is a course developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA). On this course, you will study relevant techniques used in pharmacovigilance including the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines (UK, EU and major worldwide regions), handling safety issues including Labelling and Risk Management Systems and processes (both pre and post-marketing).
Why choose this course?
92% overall satisfaction for Medicine and Dentistry in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) Expertise of the staff, who are experienced professionals and have real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance from the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities Flexibility of study, based on intensive three-day taught courses with independent Pre and post-coursework activities Practical research projects based on real-world situations Opportunities for sharing experiences and networking There is the flexibility to extend your studies to the MSc in Pharmacovigilance during your studies, in you complete a research project (60 credits)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree in biosciences, chemical sciences or pharmacy or an equivalent professional qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry. Applicants with other qualifications, research publications or relevant drug safety experience will be considered individually. Plus at least 6 months experience in full time employment in a pharmacovigilance workplace. For international students, proficiency in English as demonstrated by an approved test e.g. IELTS score 6.5, if English is not the first language. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. |
| Location | Main Site University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
Summary
The PgDip Pharmacovigilance is a course developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA). On this course, you will study relevant techniques used in pharmacovigilance including the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines (UK, EU and major worldwide regions), handling safety issues including Labelling and Risk Management Systems and processes (both pre and post-marketing).
Why choose this course?
92% overall satisfaction for Medicine and Dentistry in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) Expertise of the staff, who are experienced professionals and have real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance from the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities Flexibility of study, based on intensive three-day taught courses with independent Pre and post-coursework activities Practical research projects based on real-world situations Opportunities for sharing experiences and networking There is the flexibility to extend your studies to the MSc in Pharmacovigilance during your studies, in you complete a research project (60 credits)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree in biosciences, chemical sciences or pharmacy or an equivalent professional qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry. Applicants with other qualifications, research publications or relevant drug safety experience will be considered individually. Plus at least 6 months experience in full time employment in a pharmacovigilance workplace. For international students, proficiency in English as demonstrated by an approved test e.g. IELTS score 6.5, if English is not the first language. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. |
| Location | Main Site University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield AL10 9AB |
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