Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (admp1)

The module will cover standard methods in pharmaceutical microbiology including microbiological testing of non-sterile and sterile products, preservative testing, sterilization techniques, validation of the sterilization process, environmental monitoring and viral testing and clearance. The module will also provide an overview of microorganisms typically encountered or tested for as contaminants in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

What You'll Learn

In the Pharmaceutical Microbiology (PMB) module, students will learn essential microbiology practices specific to the pharmaceutical industry, including microbial testing for both sterile and non-sterile products, preservative effectiveness testing, sterilization techniques, and process validation. They will also gain skills in environmental monitoring and viral clearance, with an overview of common microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparing them to ensure product safety and quality in biopharmaceutical environments.

Minimum Entry Requirement

• A Diploma / Degree in technical disciplines such as Science, Engineering or Information Technology, or
• A Diploma or Degree in a non-engineering / non-technology disciplines AND a Credit or minimum grade of C6 in GCE "O" level Science Subject.