QP Module: Practical (Formulation, Manufacturing, Analysis)
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Qualified Person and Professional Development Training - Module 10
Dates:
Monday 09 to Friday 13 May 2025
Venue:
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Cost:
£3550.00 excl. VAT or £4260.00 incl. VAT
(2nd delegate bookings from the same company and same site will receive a 20% discount on the course fee)
Type: Pharmaceutical
About this course
One of the greatest challenges facing the prospective QP is gaining a practical understanding of the equipment and procedures used to manufacture and test the broad range of dosage forms produced by the pharmaceutical industry. It is still true to say that the majority of candidates who fail at interview do so because they do not display a practical knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing procedures and their key vulnerabilities.
This module aims to assist the prospective QP by providing basic practical experience in these areas for the major dosage forms. This cannot take the place of practical experience in your company’s manufacturing areas and laboratories, but does provide ‘hands-on’ experience for a broad range of products and expert tuition from pharmaceutical specialists using the modern facilities of the University of Strathclyde’s School of Pharmacy which are used for research and teaching in Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.
This module is open to students from other QP training courses whose syllabus does not provide practical tuition, but as places will be strictly limited, early booking is strongly recommended.
As with all NSF-DBA QP training modules there will be many scenario questions to challenge prospective QPs.
Why This Training Will Benefit YOU
The Aspiring Qualified Person
- This series of 12 modules held over a 21 month period has been carefully designed to meet the requirements for theoretical training detailed in the latest UK Qualified Person Study Guide and EC Directives 2001/82/EC and 2001/83/EC.
- All our training courses provide practical, face-to-face tuition in sufficient depth to prepare you fully for the challenges that lie ahead.
- Our training is generally considered as the best available and our QPs are held in high regard within the industry.
- As well as being accepted in the UK, our training courses are well known and accepted by several other EU countries, including Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Malta.
- You are more likely to become a QP with us than with any other training provider!
The Pharmaceutical Technical Professional
- Not all the people attending these courses intend to become QPs. Many use the training to develop as technical managers within other areas of pharmaceutical manufacture and control.
- Increasingly, companies are using these modules as part of a modular technical and professional development plan for their staff.
- Additionally, many industry professionals attend the courses as part of their Continuing Professional Development.
- This course is designed to lead to Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc qualifications depending on modules taken and work commitment by students. For further details, please contact Stella Pearson-Smith, our QP Course Administrator at [email protected] for more information
Course outline
This is a totally practical, ‘hands-on’ course covering…
Sterile Products
- Manufacture of a small volume terminally sterilised injection
- In-process controls and environmental monitoring
- Inspection, analytical testing and sterility testing
- Completion and review of documentation
Tablets
- Manufacture of tablets using wet granulation and direct compression techniques
- In-process controls
- Completion and review of documentation associated with their manufacture
Bioprocessing: from raw materials to final product
- Introduction to bioprocess technologies
- Equipment, medium design and strain selection/construction
- Methodologies and modes of operation
- Monitoring and control
- Downstream processing
Analysis
- Use of a variety of analytical techniques/methods in the testing of:
- Raw materials
- Finished products
- Associated documentation aspects
Discussion and Working Groups:
A significant proportion of the course time will be devoted to group work, where delegates have the opportunity, through case studies, to put theory into practice.
Additionally, discussion periods, including a course tutor panel session, provide delegates with an opportunity to obtain answers to their specific question and concerns.
Venue
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
The Venue: The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
The course will take place at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences’ modern and well-equipped facilities and laboratories at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. Normally used for research and teaching of pharmacy students, the facilities offer excellent surroundings for practical learning and face-to-face tuition.
The University is easily accessed by road; Glasgow’s Central and Queen Street stations are nearby, and Glasgow airport is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Recommended Hotel: The Millennium Hotel Glasgow
The Millennium Hotel Glasgow is at the very centre of the city’s cultural and retail activities. This striking Victorian building has an impressive façade and offers modern amenities and impeccable service.
In room facilities include satellite TV, pay movies, internet access, climate control, trouser press, personal safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and tea and coffee facilities.
Venue Address and Contact Details
- Online early booking offer – we have negotiated a discounted bed and breakfast rate.
- This offer is only available until four weeks before the course start date, after which point the hotel cannot guarantee room or rate availability.
- If you need any help or guidance with the accommodation booking process, please contact our course administration team.
- Your account with the hotel should be settled at check-out.
- Any charges made by the hotel as a result of you not taking up your reservation for any reason will remain your responsibility, therefore please ensure you are aware of the hotel’s cancellation policy.
Hotel Address and Contact Details
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DS
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 141 332 6711
Fax: +44 (0) 141 332 4264
www.millenniumhotels.co.uk
Tutors
We believe that our team of experts are the best available. Not only have they got years of experience in the industry, but they are committed to tutoring and helping those inside the industry to improve and raise the standards. We understand that you attend courses to learn about the latest regulations and to get your questions answered.
- James Johnson, University of Strathclyde
- Gavin Halbert, University of Strathclyde
- Dave Watson, University of Strathclyde
- Alastair Davidson, University of Strathclyde
What you've said
“Course was compact but well put together. Gives a good general understanding of processes.”
Peter Griffiths, Patheon UK
“Excellent course with very useful/informative hands-on experience.”
Matthew Scarff, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals
“Technical staff were excellent and they made the week the success that it was.”
Andrew Portess, Unidrug Distribution Group
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