Overview

The MSc/PgD/PgC in Pharmacovigilance is a programme developed by the School of Life and Medical Sciences and the Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA).

In addition to offering this course, The University of Hertfordshire is also part of the Eu2P European Programme in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology, an online pan European e-learning/e-teaching MSc course.

The Pharmacovigilance programme from University of Hertfordshire includes eight taught modules, provided as intensive three-day workshops, and for the MSc award, a research project.

It is taught mainly through teams of staff drawn from the professions appropriate to pharmacovigilance. This is a major feature of the programme, the majority of staff delivering the courses will be acknowledged experts.

The aim is to provide a postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance, including relevant techniques, the basis of adverse drug reactions, regulations and guidelines, handling safety issues and the role of systems and processes.

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Taught modules normally consist of approximately 24 hours class contact. In addition, about 120 hours will be needed to complete the pre and post-course activities. The actual amount of time spent will depend upon your existing knowledge and ability. All modules are free-standing.

Satisfactory completion of four modules is compulsory for the PgCert; all eight modules are compulsory for the PgDip and MSc. Compulsory modules for any award include: The Principles of Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacovigilance Regulations and Guidelines

Coursework will contribute significantly to assessment and may comprise some or all of the following: summaries of pre-course reading, written reports of class discussions, essays, performances in seminars, poster presentations, problem solving or data interpretation exercise, short projects and case studies.

Unseen written examinations will feature in some courses; they may be used to examine understanding of pre-course reading material. Attendance at the taught component and satisfactory completion of both coursework and examinations (where present), with a minimum mark of 50% in each element, is normally required to pass each module.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacovigilance Regulations and Guidelines

Drug Safety in Clinical Trials

Management and Reporting of Pharmacovigilance Data

Project, Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacoepidemiology

Risk Management and Labelling

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Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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You can apply right up until the course starts. Course places are on a first come, first serve basis and once a course is full, we will close the intake

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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General requirements

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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Tuition Fees

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1750 GBP / module

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1750 GBP / module

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Additional Details

National students fee: £835 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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