Modular Masters in Formulation Science and TechnologyCPD for professionals in Formulation Science

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IntroductionTraditionally, organisations have found it a challenge to develop employees with the right skill set for scientific, technical and production functions at all levels, from vocational to professional in formulation science.

In response, the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) has developed a Modular Masters programme in Formulation Science and Technology to provide specialist CPD that can build into a full Masters upon completion of 180 credits of learning. This will provide individuals with the specialist knowledge that employers seek. The Modular Masters has been designed to be flexible in order to meet the needs of individuals in the Formulation Industry.

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Features of the Modular MastersThe Modular Masters is suitable for employees in all industries engaged in some aspect of formulation or seeking to enhance their knowledge of formulation.

In this innovative programme modules can be studied as CPD or ‘banked’ leading towards a postgraduate certificate (60 credits), diploma (120 credits) or a full Masters qualification on completion of a project (180 credits).

Modules are worth between 10 and 20 credits and can be chosen from:

Foundation Modules which provide the essential scientific foundation to understand formulated products and formulation processes.

Core Modules which provide further scientific depth and introduce industrially important technological topics.

Specialised Modules which in general focus on detailed technological topics of interest to specific industries engaged in formulation.

Typically students studying for the full Masters will be required to choose at least two modules from a choice of four Foundation modules and at least two modules from a choice of eleven Core modules. The rest of the modules may be chosen freely from Foundation, Core and Specialised. There are currently eleven Specialised modules available and more may be added depending on student and employer demand.

Students wishing to complete the full Masters will be required to complete a research project supervised by a participating university/provider that is tailored to the needs of the business. The project is worth 60 credits and will be assessed by dissertation.

Those wishing to pursue CPD only (i.e. without a formal qualification) may choose freely from the full selection of modules.

Benefits of the Modular MastersThe Modular Masters is an ideal opportunity for employees to develop their skills in all aspects of Formulation Science

Suitable for a wide range of participants - including graduates, experienced senior technicians or PhD scientists

Flexible programme - study one or more modules as CPD or accumulate credits to form a full Masters qualification

Delivery from a consortium of providers with a wide range of specialist knowledge

Flexible study via in-person, distance or e-learning

For the Full Masters:

Foundation Modules

Provide essential scientific foundation

At least two modules

Core Modules

Provide further scientific depth

At least two modules

Research Project

Tailored to needs of the business

60 credits

Specialised Modules

Focus on detailed technological topics

Remaining modules chosen freely from Foundation, Core and Specialised

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Apply

1 If you are interested in the Modular Masters, email HEOperations@ cogentskills.com

2 You will then be provided with a Module Booking Form, which confirms your requirements.

3 Learners will be required to complete a university application. Cogent Skills will forward the relevant documentation and guidance notes once the Module Booking Form has been completed and returned.

4 Once the learner has been accepted onto the module and payment details received, Cogent Skills will send out module joining instructions.

LengthTypically a student will take three to five years of part-time study to complete the full Masters.

CostsFees per 10 credit module are likely to be in the region of £770

The overall cost for the full Masters programme will be in the region of £11,000

Funding£1.2 million in Government co-investment will be available to approximately 2,400 science-based industry employees until December 2016. This is offered through the Science Industry Partnership (SIP). Individuals may be able to access up to 50% of the cost of a single module completed for their development. For further information or details of how to benefit from this initiative please visit:

www.scienceindustrypartnership.com/workforce-development

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Modules currently availableThe below modules are currently available for registration. Any credits earned from these modules can be carried forward and integrated into the full Masters programme. Details of further modules will be announced during 2015 which will comprise the full Masters Programme.

Students wishing to pursue the full Masters are not obliged to sign up immediately for all of these modules. The modules may also be taken as CPD by students not wishing to pursue a formal qualification.

Design Principles for Formulation and R&D MethodologyCore ModuleDe Montfort University

This module is designed to give an overview of the important concepts associated with experimental design and research methods. The module draws analogies between improving industrial processes with every day generic examples. Students are actively encouraged to take part in improving a chemical process using a simulation program provided by GSK. The module shows how to work with data to find useful new insights.

Characterisation for Formulation Core ModuleUniversity of Birmingham

The Characterisation for Formulation module examines a wide variety of techniques that are important for characterising the structure and quality of formulated products and the processes used to make them. Micromanipulation, positron emission particle tracking, particle image velocimetry and dynamic vapour sorption are just some of the methods studied. The module concentrates on techniques that students have not been exposed to at undergraduate level and the main emphasis is on characterisation of the microstructure of a product.

Preformulation Studies: Biopharmaceutical aspects of dosage formSpecialised ModuleUniversity of Manchester

Physicochemical aspects of drug substances and excipients will be the focus of this module. It explains the need for preformulation and a number of solubility parameters will be discussed including intrinsic solubility, dissolution rate, pKa and salts, solvents and partition coefficients. The thermal properties of drug candidates as well as the concept of stability will be explained, including degradation mechanisms, stability assessment and inhibition.

Colloid Chemistry and RheologyCore ModuleUniversity of Birmingham

This module provides an in depth study of the world of colloidal systems and their industrial importance. The course concentrates on three main systems, namely suspensions, emulsions and foams and in particular concentrates on how the interparticle forces control the structure of the colloidal system and their industrial importance. Rheology, which is the study of how materials deform and flow, will also be covered in detail. The emphasis of the course is on how interparticle forces control the structure of colloidal systems and understanding how the processing of a fluid affects its structure, stability and function on both a micro and macroscopic scale.

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Foundation ModulesThese provide the essential scientific foundation to understand formulated products and formulation processes. Choose from:

Process Engineering Fundamentals for Formulators

Bioscience for Formulators

Pharmaceutical Pre-formulation and Formulation

Industrial Chemistry

“I recently undertook the Colloid Chemistry and Rheology module at Birmingham University. I have been an industrial fluids formulator for over 7 years and my company specialises in emulsions and neat oil formulations. The module was split into numerous topics including emulsion science and rheology, both of which were particularly pertinent to my career, and the delivery of the module was paced well. One particular section I found useful was regarding polymer stabilisation of emulsion systems which I have been able to apply to my work. I am already scheduled to take the next module on Characterisation for Formulation and will hopefully be completing the full Masters qualification.”

Arron S

Full Masters ProgrammeDuring 2015, the full suite of modules for the Masters will be available and the providers will be announced. For full details and dates as they are made available please email

HEOperations@cogentskills.com

The following represents a provisional list.

Specialised Modules The focus is generally on detailed technological topics of interest to specific industries engaged in formulation. Choose from:

Food Formulation and The Consumer

Developing Food Structure Through Thermal Processing

Particle Engineering

Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulation

Spray Drying of Formulated Products

Emulsion Technology and Microencapsulation

Rheology of Suspensions and Dispersions

Non-Aqueous Colloids

Formulation Chemistry and Engineering

Drug Delivery: Liquid Dosage Forms and Microbiology

Drug Delivery: Solid Dosage Forms

Core Modules These modules provide further scientific depth and introduce industrially important technological topics. Choose from:

Particle Characterisation

Formulation of Pharmaceutical Drug Products

Molecular Delivery for Formulation

Principles of Drug Delivery and Disposition

Characterisation for Formulation

Colloid Chemistry and Rheology

Colloid Science

Mathematical Modelling of Time-Dependent Processes

Design of Experiments and Multivariate Data Analysis

Product Design

Product Characterisation

If you would like more information about the Modular Masters in Formulation Science and Technology please contact:

HEOperations@cogentskills.com01952 515 200

www.cogentskills.com/ workforce-development/modular-masters

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