Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is an interdisciplinary School of Engineering and Science certificate developed by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. This certificate is intended to provide professionals with skills required to work in the pharmaceutical industry. The focus is on engineering aspects of manufacturing and the design of facilities for pharmaceutical manufacturing, within the framework of the regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

The certificate is designed for technologists in primary manufacturers, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, and cosmetic companies, as well as in related companies and organizations.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Requirements

Required Courses:

CHE 530Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

3

CHE 535Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design

3

CHE 540Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3

And one of the following electives:

CHE 626Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products

3

CHE 628Manufacturing and Packaging of Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Products

3

CHE 629Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals

3