Master's degree in
Pharmaceutical Plant Design and Management

The Master in Pharmaceutical Plant Design and Management at the University of Pavia aims to train highly qualified professionals in the design, management, and validation of pharmaceutical facilities, bridging engineering expertise with chemical-pharmaceutical and biotechnological knowledge.

The program provides advanced theoretical and practical skills in sterile and non-sterile manufacturing processes, biotech active ingredient technologies, automation and digitalization, machine learning, and data integrity.

Graduates will be prepared to work in engineering, production, and regulatory areas of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as in consulting and technology supply firms

The master responds to the growing demand for pharmaceutical engineers capable of designing and managing cutting-edge facilities that meet the highest international standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

Master Description

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.

The Master in Pharmaceutical Plant Design and Management shapes professionals who will lead this evolution—combining technological innovation, scientific rigor, and strategic vision.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, students learn to design intelligent plants, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure the quality and safety of next-generation medicines. This program is for those who want to bridge engineering and life sciences, becoming the vital link between technology and human health.

Graduates will not only design infrastructures but will also envision and build the pharmaceutical industry of the future—digital, sustainable, efficient, and human-centered.

Recipient

Graduates in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Engineering, Economics, including former employees of pharmaceutical and allied companies.

Registrations

Enrollment:
23 September 2024 to 27 February 2025

Lessons:
25 March 2025 to 25 September 2025
(August excluded)