Good Manufacturing Practice courses

Our Good Manufacturing Practice programs are designed for students who seek in-depth knowledge of regulations, compliance, process development and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology sectors. Gain expert knowledge of Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice to meet TGA, FDA, EU and PIC/S requirements, and specialise in your chosen stream with this modular degree. 

UTS GSH has partnered with SeerPharma, the industry’s leading provider of technical compliance and QA knowledge to deliver innovative, university-accredited graduate programs in Good Manufacturing Practice. Practice-based and contemporary, the programs are unique in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. You will learn from industry-based experts who have spent many years working with pharmaceuticals, biologics and/or medical device companies.

The units of study cover all stages of the product life cycle -from pre-clinical and clinical through to commercial manufacturing. Industry-based research projects may also be offered to students on the basis of availability and merit, helping students to build relationships with local industry.

Offered on-campus or online (distance mode):

Brochure: UTS Graduate School of Health Course Guide (PDF, 2.3MB)

Speaker 1:

The GMP programme offered at UTS is a collaboration with SeerPharma, a leading training and consulting organisation, focusing on the quality assurance and compliances areas in the life sciences. The advantage of a collaboration with SeerPharma is that the students get to benefit from the experience of the teachers, and also from our context in the industry in terms of arranging site visits and guest lecturers.

Speaker 2:

UTS GMP offering is really important for two reasons. The first reason is there is no other university across this region, which offers this unique course. And the second reason is the students actually get well-equipped in the area of good manufacturing practice, which they really need to use in industry setup, once they are employed in a particular industry

Speaker 3:

iNova pharmaceuticals has been hosting students for their research projects for almost three years now. We take in four students each year, and one of those students will receive an award from iNova.

Speaker 1:

The GMP courses are offered in two modes. There's the standard on-campus learning mode, in which there's a mix of student-led learning and collaborative workshops led by the teacher. In the distance learning mode, students learn independently in a collaborative online environment.

Speaker 3:

I decided to study GMP at UTS because it gives you a clear picture on best practice international GMPs in different countries like USA, Australia, European countries. And this course also offers you a Master of Good Manufacturing degree.

Speaker 1:

There are many varied career options. And whilst a typical path is probably to go into quality assurance areas of the pharmaceutical industry, there are also options in the veterinary industry, food industry and in areas such as consulting regulatory affairs and in laboratories.

Speaker 4:

I think the biggest thing is actually how immediately applicable what I've been studying has been to my everyday work. Given the practical applications of this course to my current role in the pharmaceutical industry, it made a lot of sense for me to understand the conditions that the facility that I'm transferring into work under. And that meant this course was going to be very useful.

Speaker 2 :

Australia and internationally, there are quite a significant number of pharmaceutical, biotech med device industries are existing and every single industry look for the graduates: those who are well equipped and skilled with the attributes, knowledge and skills of good manufacturing practices.

Career opportunities

You can map out a pathway for your professional advancement, ranging from entry into the pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology sectors to senior and executive management.

A qualification in Good Manufacturing Practice is also relevant for pharmacists who are seeking a career in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and allied industry. There is a great demand for industrial pharmacists in Australia, making advanced good manufacturing practice skills highly desirable.

Flexible exit and entry points

Students can enter or exit this course at Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, providing they meet the requirements of each degree. The Graduate Certificate in Good Manufacturing Practice articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Good Manufacturing Practice, which is an exit point for students enrolled in the Master’s course.

Intakes

Our Good Manufacturing Practice courses have two intakes per year - Autumn and Spring. The program operates on Calendar B.

Online (distance) learning

The online delivery of this course is designed for professionals looking to upskill in the area of good manufacturing practice. This course has been developed in close consultation with leading industry partners and graduates are equipped with relevant and practice-based learnings. International students who are interested in undertaking the online (distance) delivery are not eligible for an Australian student visa.

Part-time and full-time study options

All Good Manufacturing Practice courses are offered full-time and part-time.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.