This micro-credential will introduce students to the world of regulation, especially the areas of quality control, quality assurance and validation and provide an understanding of relevant guidelines and practices in relation to chemistry in industry.

Students will also be introduced to the most important and widely used statistical techniques for the evaluation of laboratory based data.

The focus is to demonstrate the use of these techniques from a practical problem-solving viewpoint and to acquaint them with the interpretation of the results arising from a statistical analysis. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the assumptions on which these statistical techniques are based and how to check or validate these assumptions.

Candidates will be expected to hold a primary Level 8 award (NFQ or equivalent) in an area of chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, analytical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. In line with DCU policy, students who do not have the appropriate level of academic attainment for direct entry may apply for access via the Recognition of Prior Learning process (RPL). All RPL applicants will be invited to interview and be required to demonstrate that their learning is comparable in terms of academic level training and assessment.

Please review the application instructions prior to starting your application.

In your application use micro-credential code CHM1026.