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Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control (BENG0041)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Biochemical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Module is only available to M-level students in (or affiliated with) the department of Biochemical Engineering. Students are expected to have working knowledge of fermentation e.g. BENG0014 or relevant MBI courses and working knowledge of downstream processing e.g. BENG00101, BENG0102 or relevant MBI.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The course addresses the challenge of the safe delivery to patients of biopharmaceuticals and in particular injectables. The aim of the course is to familiarise students with current validation methodology using leading edge developments with expert speakers in a workshop format. Particular focus is given to development of concepts of Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs), Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and Quality by Design (QbD).

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

  • Assess new process concepts and judge key issues to be addressed before regulatory acceptability for manufacture will be achievable
  • Collect the information required and validate a process and the resources requested to manage the implementation of a stage leading to full validated status
  • Communicate with validation experts
  • Understand what is required by the regulatory authorities for compliance including future direction of the regulations
  • Understand the implications of validation for process development
  • Familiarise with current validation practice across the bioprocess industry
  • Understand the role of validation and quality control in ensuring public protection
  • Develop communication skills including prepare a validation plan

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
66% Coursework
34% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
7
Module leader
Dr Chika Nweke
Who to contact for more information
jana.small@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
66% Coursework
34% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
25
Module leader
Dr Chika Nweke
Who to contact for more information
jana.small@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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