Program Overview

Introduction to the Gyógyszergyártás és nagykereskedelem Minségbiztosítása Postgraduate Specialization Program

The Gyógyszergyártás és nagykereskedelem Minségbiztosítása (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Wholesale Quality Assurance) postgraduate specialization program is a collaborative effort between the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, and the Semmelweis University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This program aims to provide advanced training for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on quality assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing and wholesale.

Program Overview

• The program is scheduled to start in September 2024, with a minimum of 25 participants required for it to commence.
• The training is offered every two years.
• The program's primary objective is to educate professionals who can develop, design, control, and manage quality assurance systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing and wholesale, aligning with the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and the labor market.

Program Details

• Duration and Structure: The program lasts for 4 semesters, with 112 contact hours per semester, distributed over 7 Fridays and 7 Saturdays (8 hours each day), plus exams.
• Tuition Fee: The program is self-financed, with a tuition fee of 970,000 HUF per semester. This fee must be paid in a single installment at the beginning of each semester.
• Absolutory Requirements: To complete the program, students must accumulate 120 credits as specified in the curriculum. No thesis is required for this specialization.
• Final Examination: The final examination consists of two subjects: Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Industrial Quality Assurance + Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Drug Safety.

Admission Requirements

• Qualifications: Applicants must hold an MSc degree in one of the following fields:
  • Biologist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Pharmaceutical Engineer
  • Chemist
  • Chemical Engineer
• Or an MSc degree in one of the following integrated programs:
  • Pharmacist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Veterinary Surgeon
• Application Process: Applications can be submitted from February 9, 2024, through the BME Central Student Office's website. The application form can be found under "E-ügyintézés/Portál rlapok" (second row); "Vegyészmérnöki és Biomérnöki Kar szakirányú továbbképzéseire szóló felvételi kérelem" (follow the link to the information brochure).
• Application Deadline: August 20, 2024.
• Documentation: Applicants must upload scanned copies of their degree certificates (in Hungarian and English). Original documents must be presented at registration.

Program Leadership and Contact

• Program Leader: Dr. Béla Mátravölgyi, Associate Professor.
• Inquiries: For questions regarding admission and registration, please contact the BME VBK Dean's Office (1111 Budapest, Megyetem rkp. 3, K building, 1st floor, room 22) between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays.

Conclusion

The Gyógyszergyártás és nagykereskedelem Minségbizzosítása postgraduate specialization program offers a unique opportunity for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry to enhance their knowledge and skills in quality assurance. With its comprehensive curriculum and collaborative approach between esteemed universities, this program is designed to meet the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical sector.