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Are you passionate about drug safety and making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? Look no further than our Pharmacovigilance programme at the University of Hertfordshire. With industry accreditation from the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA), you'll learn from expert teaching staff who have real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance. Our flexible study options allow you to balance work and study, with intensive three-day taught courses and practical research projects. Plus, benefit from networking opportunities with our esteemed alumni and industry connections with top companies like Roche, Novartis, and GSK. Join us and make a greater contribution to the pharmacovigilance industry. Entry requirements include a relevant degree or professional qualification and 6 months of pharmacovigilance workplace experience.

About the course

Why choose Herts?

  • Industry Accreditation: Delivered in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association [PIPA].
  • Teaching Excellence: This course is flexible blended with online and face-to-face teaching. You'll learn from expert specialist teaching staff who work with the Eu2P European Programme in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology, an online pan European e-learning tool.
  • Strong Industry Connections: Benefit from networking opportunities with our alumni at University based Pharmacovigilance events and connect with our industry supporters including Roche, Novartis, and GSK.

About the course

The PgCert Pharmacovigilance is a course developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University and 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). 

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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 six months experience in full time employment in a pharmacovigilance workplace.

For international students, proficiency in English as demonstrated by an approved test e.g. ILETS score 7.0, if English is not the first language.


Fees

UK Students
Part time: £1495 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year

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