Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE SCI5501

 
TITLE Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 6

 
DEPARTMENT Faculty of Science

 
DESCRIPTION This module provides an overview of the pharmaceutical industry, with particular emphasis on research and development of originator and generic medicinal product development, and a product's route to market. European and national legislation relating to the manufacture, storage and supply of licensed medicinal products and the interpretation and implementation of the law by the local competent authority are also discussed.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (1 Hour and 30 Minutes) SEM2 Yes 50%
Assignment SEM2 Yes 50%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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