PgCert Pharmacovigilance

Program Overview

The PgCert Pharmacovigilance, accredited by PIPA, provides comprehensive training in pharmacovigilance, covering topics from drug safety in trials to regulations and guidelines. Students engage in interactive modules taught by experienced professionals, including coursework and examinations for assessment. Graduates can pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or academia, with potential job titles such as Pharmacovigilance Officer or Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

Program Outline

Outline:

• 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).
• The course consists of eight modules, each worth 15 credits.
• Students must complete four modules to earn the PgCert, and all eight modules to earn the PgDip or MSc.
• Modules are taught over three-day intensive courses, with additional pre- and post-coursework activities.
• Modules cover a range of topics in pharmacovigilance, including:
• 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

Assessment:

• Assessment is based on coursework and examinations.
• Coursework may include summaries of pre-course reading, written reports of class discussions, essays, performances in seminars, poster presentations, problem solving or data interpretation exercises, short projects, and case studies.
• Examinations may be used to examine understanding of pre-course reading material.
• Students must achieve a minimum mark of 50% in each element of assessment to pass each module.

Teaching:

• The course is taught by experienced professionals with real-world expertise in pharmacovigilance from the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities.
• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and case studies.
• Students have the opportunity to share experiences and network with other students and professionals in the field.

Careers:

• Graduates of the PgCert Pharmacovigilance may pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or academia.
• Potential job titles include:
• Pharmacovigilance Officer
• Drug Safety Associate
• Clinical Research Associate
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Medical Writer

Other:

• The PgCert Pharmacovigilance is accredited by the PIPA (Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association).
• The course is ranked 1st for Biosciences in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023).

• UK Students (Part-Time): £1495 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year