Certificate in Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Management
Overview
Pharmacovigilance and drug safety are critical functions in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare industries. This CPD certificate gives you a solid grounding in the principles, regulations and practical skills that underpin drug safety work — from adverse event reporting and signal detection, through risk management and regulatory affairs, to the toxicology and pharmacology knowledge that makes safety assessments credible. Suitable for professionals entering the field, those moving into a drug safety role from another discipline, and anyone who wants a structured update on current practice.
Modules
• Pharmacovigilance
• Drug Safety Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Clinical Trials
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Writing
• Data Analysis
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
On Course Enrolment
• Ten self-contained learning modules with full slide notes
• Practical case studies and worked examples throughout
• 10 module MCQ tests (70% pass mark) on our Moodle platform
• Short answer questions for reflective practice
• PDF certificate awarded by UK Versity on successful completion
Entry Requirements
• Open to all learners aged 18 and over.
• No prior pharmacovigilance experience required.
• A background in healthcare, science or a related field is beneficial.
• You’ll need a smart device (PC/Mac/Tablet) with an internet connection.
Course Assessment
This course does not involve any written exams. Students are assessed by MCQ tests (70% pass mark) plus short answer questions for reflective practice, fully online.
Course Duration
2-4 weeks
