University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

This course provides an overview of the key concepts, benefits and principles of an effective quality management system (QMS) based on the ISO 9000 series quality management standards and extend these principles to QMS standards pertaining to the Food Industry (HACCP), the pharmaceutical/ Healthcare Manufacturing (GMP) and preclinical Scientific research (GLP) as well as an effective Environmental Management System based on ISO 14000 series. This module will include lectures, tutorials, case studies, & directed independent learning.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and insight of different Quality Management Systems (product quality management, food safety and environmental management)
  2. Evaluate the principles of quality management and the role of quality management in different organisations.
  3. Compare the inter relationships between different Quality Management systems (ISO9000, ISO 14000, GMP, GLP and HACCP).
  4. Have an in-depth familiarity with the fundamentals of each of the different Quality Management Systems.
  5. Qualify and appraise quality management definitions, concepts and guidelines
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module BG5107: "Quality Management Systems for Biotechnology" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.