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)
A first or second class Honours degree in Biosciences, Pharmacy or Biological Chemistry
Or a professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above
Or a qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry
Or a first or second class Honours degree in disciplines that would be judged as equivalent to the above
Plus at least 6 months' experience in full-time Pharmacovigilance work
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The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.
Potential candidates will normally be in either full or part-time employment and are likely to have a spread of responsibilities, mostly in pharmacovigilance and medical information, monitoring safety data in either pre- and post-marketing studies or from spontaneous reports. Students may be graduates and/or experienced personnel and usually will have held positions in drug safety at least 6 months. Some applicants may have doctorates and or may be medically qualified.
Following successful completion of the course the knowledge gained should enable the post-graduates to make a greater contribution to the pharmacovigilance industry.
Feedback from a gradating student about the course "I wanted to express my gratitude for being such an amazing program. It taught me tons and I am so grateful for having the opportunity to meet and collaborate with so many talented, and kind experts! The programme broadens horizons and it is so worth attending!"
Optional modules:
Drug Safety in Clinical Trials
Adverse Drug Reactions by Major Body Systems II
Management of Pharmacovigilance Data
Principles of Pharmacovigilance
Adverse Drug Reactions by Major Body Systems I
Pharmacoepidemiology
Labelling and Risk Management
Pharmacovigilance Regulations and Guidelines
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