Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Pharma and Healthcare LogisticsMechelen, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* No application deadlines for bachelor programmes for EEA students
** for EEA students | € 2,500 for non-EEA students
Key Summary
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Introduction
The Postgraduate Certificate in Pharma and Healthcare Logistics is a one-year postgraduate degree that will provide a comprehensive focus on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Learn in the classroom and on location from experienced speakers, leading academics, and professionals with industry experience.
Pave the way for a healthier world!
- Enrol in courses designed for alumni, pharma and healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.
- Study at the heart of European pharma and healthcare logistics.
- Learn every trick in the book when it comes to supply chain optimisation and prepare to be enlightened.
- Discover the challenges unique to pharma and healthcare logistics (regulations, cold chain distribution, temperature control) in detail.
- Stay in the loop on emerging technologies in the industry.
- Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that includes compliance regulations, quality assurance and innovative solutions.
- Enjoy countless networking opportunities.
- Make a global impact!
Admissions
Curriculum
Credits: 54
Structure
In this one-year postgraduate degree, we will provide a comprehensive focus on the specific pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. You will gain a thorough understanding of the industry through expert-led courses and immersive visits to various healthcare settings such as hospitals and medical device facilities, as well as pharmaceutical environments including production and warehousing facilities. Additionally, we will cover fundamental aspects of pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices.
Courses
Semester 1
- Patient and Product Life Cycle
- Introduction in the Healthcare Industry
- Quality and Regulatory Management
- Pharmaceutical Storage, Transport and Distribution
- Pharma Supply Chain Influential Finance
- Pharma Logistics External Classes
Semester 2
- Business Topics and Governmental Affairs
- Supply Chain Management and Network Design
- Integrated Drug Development Strategies
- Trends and Foresight in Pharma & Healthcare
- Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience
- Healthcare Supply Chain @ Work
Personal Coaching
Count on personalised advice, support, counselling and coaching every step of the way. Contact your programme manager if you have academic questions related to your field of study. Get in touch with your study advisor if you have questions about your individual study programme, exemptions and credits.
Reach out to your inclusion coordinator for support or a listening ear about anything and everything. You’ll find that your lecturers are very approachable and always willing to give advice or answer your questions, so don’t hesitate to e-mail them.
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Career Opportunities
- Implementation & Project Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Demand Planner / Supervisor
- Production Planner / Supervisor
- Business Analyst / Supply Chain Analyst
- Supply Chain Consultant
- Operations Manager / Warehouse Manager
- Transport Manager
- Entrepreneur