Study Plan
The course has a duration of 1500 h equivalent to 60 ETCS. Each ETCS corresponds to 25 hours which will be assigned to lessons, practical exercises, group work, seminars, study and research activities for writing the thesis and individual preparation.
Subjects
Lesson are mainly given in English and online.
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 1
General microbiology (2 ETCS):
- The microorganisms and their microscopic observation.
- Morphology and structure of bacteria.
- Bacterial replication. Bacterial genetics.
- Viruses.
- Fungi.
Module 2
Applied microbiology (2 ETCS):
- Cultivation and enumeration of microorganisms.
- The origin of products contamination.
Module 3
Sterility and rules (1 ETCS):
- Pharmacopeia.
- HACCP.
- ISO.
Module 4
Steam sterilization (3 ETCS):
- Principles.
- Equipment.
- Process validation.
Module 5
Gamma radiation sterilization (1 ETCS):
- Principles.
- Equipment.
- Process validation.
Module 6
Sterilizing filtration (1 ETCS):
- Principles
- Equipment
- Process validation.
Module 7
Chemical based sterilization (1 ETCS):
- Principles.
- Equipment.
- Process validation.
Module 8
Sterility tests and method sensitivity (2 ETCS):
- Compendial and non-compendial assays, accuracy, precision and sensitivity.
Module 9
Materials/Processes compatibility (2 ETCS):
- Materials and process suitability.
- Material characterizations.
Module 10
Sterilization of nanomedicines (1 ETCS):
- Nanomaterials properties and process suitability.
Module 11
Automation and Robotics (2 ETCS):
- Basic of robotics and application to processes.
Module 12
Contamination control strategy (2 ETCS):
- CCS and QRM.