Current Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices
About This Course
This module aims to provide students with an appreciation of good manufacturing practices (GMP) as a set of guidelines for the regulation of pharmaceuticals, as well as their role in related industries. It also provides students a holistic view of current issues in the laboratory setting with a special emphasis on biomedical practices and research ethics. It encompasses the approaches taken in the development of manufacturing systems, quality assurance, quality control, validation and regulatory audits. Students will also learn about facility design and layout, including aspects of basic resource management, total quality management, good laboratory practices, good documentation practices (ISO standards), laboratory certifications (e.g. BSL, ASL etc.) and Intellectual Property Rights.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels: At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject subject Grade 1 – 6
- And at least 1 year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec: GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec: GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience
WSQ: Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1 year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Do not possess any of the above qualifications: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience.