REGISTRATION Postgraduate Certificate

To register for the PgC, PgD or MSc, please complete a registration form which is available upon request
from the Education & Training team, EandT@dsru.org.
(PgC), Diploma (PgD) and
COURSE FEES
Masters (MSc)
Course fees consist of individual unit fees and Annual academic enrolment fees are payable for
Drug Safety Research Unit in Pharmacovigilance
annual academic enrolment fees. every two units of study in a 12 month period. For
2019/2020 the fee is £600.00 + VAT (two units) or
Individual unit fees = £1090.00 + VAT. A 15% £1200.00 + VAT (four units). Enrolment fees will
discount on unit fees is applied when four units are increase slightly each year.
invoiced together for fast-track registration, or two
units are invoiced together for standard registration All fees are subject to UK VAT, currently 20%.
(see below).

2019/2020
Credits Enrolment fees Unit fees* Total

PgC Fast-track 60 £1200.00 £3706.00 £4906.00

PgC Standard
Year 1
Year 2
30
30
£600.00
£620.00
£1853.00
£1853.00 } £4926.00
RESPECTED
PgD Fast-track
Year 1
Year 2
60
60
£1200.00
£1240.00
£3706.00
£3706.00 } £9852.00

PgD Standard
Year 1 30 £600.00 £1853.00 £9932.00

COLLABORATIVE
Year 2 30 £620.00 £1853.00
Year 3 30 £640.00 £1853.00 }
Year 4 30 £660.00 £1853.00
MSc Project 60 £1950.00 £600.00 £2550.00 KNOWLEDGEABLE
* Includes 15% discount on course fees applied to either fast-track registration when at least four units are invoiced at
once or, standard registration when at least two units are invoiced at once.

TO REGISTER CANCELLATIONS
Tel: +44 (0)23 8040 8621 If a delegate has to cancel attendance on a course,
Email: EandT@dsru.org under normal circumstances no refund of the course
Post: Drug Safety Research Unit, Bursledon Hall, fee can be offered. Delegates may defer attendance to
Southampton SO31 1AA, UK chosen units, however additional year fees may apply. YOUR ROUTE TO CAREER EXCELLENCE
In exceptional circumstances, cancellations will be
dealt with on an individual basis. Cancellations must be
received in writing.

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 KEY FEATURES OF OUR FLEXIBLE STUDY PROGRAMME

• Three awards are available:

• PgC – Three compulsory units with a further unit chosen from eight optional units (60 credits)
• PgD – Three compulsory units plus five from eight optional units (120 credits)
• MSc* – Three compulsory units plus five from eight optional units plus MSc research project

Welcome
There is a growing need for qualified professionals within pharmacovigilance, at regulatory authorities and
in academia – yet competition for the best roles is highly competitive and challenging. Make yourself a
prime candidate for the role you aspire to by studying with DSRU.
(180 credits)
• Students will undertake 60 credits in the form of part-time study over a period of one or two years
for the PgC, a further 60 credits over the next one or two years for the PgD and then undertake a
research project over one to three years for a further 60 credits for the MSc. The duration of each
award depends on whether fast-track or standard route is selected.
• The University operates a system through which you can gain recognition of prior learning
(certified/experiential). This is applicable to PgD and MSc awards.
• Assessments - The short taught courses are supplemented with pre and
post-course assignments.
• Intake dates for 2019 - 2020; 2 September 2019, 6 January 2020, 1 June 2020.

In association with the University of Portsmouth, we’ve developed accredited postgraduate awards in * Students must complete the PgD before enrolling onto the MSc
pharmacovigilance. Learn from one of Europe’s leading pharmacovigilance training providers with an
established reputation for academic excellence, to gain an industry recognised qualification in a flexible
way that fits around your work and lifestyle.

Who should register? Standard entry requirements

• Pharmaceutical industry personnel working in areas • Either a first or second class honours degree in the OVERVIEW OF UNITS FOR PGC, PGD AND MSC IN PHARMACOVIGILANCE
including drug safety, clinical research, medical biosciences, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy or
affairs, medical writing, regulatory affairs and medical medicine Unit Title Credit Award
information • Or a degree in another subject together with a portfolio Points
• Staff from academic and research units working in demonstrating suitability for study on this course
drug safety or pharmacovigilance departments (portfolio should include: CV, training certificates, Back to Basics in Pharmacovigilance 15 PgC/PgD -
Manager’s letter explaining suitability for the course, Compulsory
• Regulatory authority staff
detailed job description and 6 months experience in Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology 15 PgC/PgD -
• Independent medical writers
Pharmacovigilance) Compulsory
• QPPVs
• Proficiency in English, as demonstrated by an
Medical Aspects of Adverse Drug Reactions 15 PgC/PgD -
approved test (if English is not your first language)
Compulsory
Programme features
• Choice of units relevant to your career Assessment and Medical Evaluation of Individual 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
Fast-track or standard registration? Case Safety Reports
• Minimal time away from your workplace On registration students choose either:
• Access to a virtual learning environment to support Monitoring Safety in Clinical Trials and Drug Development 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
• Fast-track registration (four units must be completed in
your study 12 months)
• Lecturers who are internationally renowned experts in • Standard registration (two units must be completed in Risk Benefit Assessment in Pharmacovigilance 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
their field 12 months)
• Recognition of prior learning, certified or experiential, The 12 month period commences on the date of your Global Pharmacovigilance Regulatory Requirements: What’s New? 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
which may count towards the PgD and MSc awards registration with the University of Portsmouth. Transfer
• Delegates who have attended a relevant DSRU course between fast-track and standard registration is only
in the last two years may count that course towards possible at the point of re-registration. Periodic Safety Reports (PSURs, PBRERs and Introduction to DSURs) 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
the PgC, PgD or MSc by completing the necessary
pre-course and post-course assignments. EU Regulations & Guidelines in Pharmacovigilance 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
Location
Units are generally held in London or the Southampton
Application process area, UK. The venues are carefully chosen to provide Pharmacovigilance in Products Subject to Licensing Agreements 15 PgC/PgD – Optional
Application forms are available upon request from the pleasant accommodation and excellent travel
Education & Training team, EandT@dsru.org. accessibility.
Pharmacovigilance Planning & Risk Management 15 PgC/PgD – Optional

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EandT@dsru.org or telephone +44 (0)23 8040 8621.