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[ 865AMBSMBNV24 ] VL Molecular Biologists fit for Non-Academic Careers

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1,5 ECTS M2 - Master's programme 2. year (*)Biophysik Isabella Derler 1 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Master's programme Joint Degree Master Molecular Biology 2026W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Student will get insights in role of molecular biologists in the pharmaceutical industry (good manufacturing practice and quality control) and a quality and hygiene management in hospitals.
Skills Knowledge
More specifically, upon completion of the course, they will understand:

  • Phases of development of medicinal products including approval procedures in EU (k1)
  • Importance of GMP guidelines in pharmaceutical industry (e.g. ALCOA principles, Deviations, Change Controls) (k2, k3)
  • Understanding the work with industry standards (e.g. certified environmental management system (ISO 14001), corporate social responsibility (CSR standard, ISO 26000), and integrated management systems (IMS). (k4, k5)
Students are familiar with general guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry and legally prescribed standards for quality and hygiene standards in hospitals. The lecture content includes:

  • Development of medicinal products: Pre-Clinical Phase, Clinical Studies, Approval procedures for medicinal products
  • Regulations for Drug Saftey/Pharmacovigilance: ADR vs AE and reporting
  • Good manufacturing practice: Overview of EU GMP Guidelines with special focus on e.g. Standard operating procedures, Deviations, Change Controls
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Terms and Definitions, Compliance, Audits and Inspections
  • Quality Management: ISO 9001:2015, management models, EFQM model
  • Risk Management: Systemic approach including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Criteria for evaluation Written exam
Changing subject? No
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment