Validation, Compliance and Quality (VCQ) in the Pharmaceutical Industry Graduate Certificate
This four-course graduate certificate is designed for individuals who work or aspire to work in validation, compliance, or quality functions in industries driven by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, cosmetics, and personal care product manufacturers. Students learn approaches to process validation, qualification of equipment, utilities, facilities, analytical methods, cleaning validation, etc., as well as quality-related concepts and methods, and regulatory compliance issues in the global environment.
Curriculum: Mandatory Courses
COURSE # | COURSE NAME |
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PME 540 | Validation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
PME 560 | Quality in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
PME 602 | Statistical Methods in Pharma Manufacturing |
Elective courses
COURSE # | COURSE NAME |
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PME 541 | Validation of Computerized Systems |
PME 542 | Global Regulation & Compliance in the Pharma Industry |