Regulation and Data Analysis - CHM1026

Module code: CHM1026

NFQ level: 8

ECTS Credit: 5

Commencing: January 2025

Cost: The fee for this module is €824 and a HCI Pillar 3 Learner Fee Subsidy is available to a fixed number of eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria for the Learner Fee Subsidy are available on the microcreds.ie website. The subsidised fee is €412.

The University does not refund application or registration fees for professional development courses, however, students can defer their registration to the next available sitting, except in the case of micro-credential courses where there is no availability for a deferred entry.

Closing date: December 18th 2024, or earlier if this course is oversubscribed.

Module aim

This 5 credit micro-credential module 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.

Learning outcomes

• describe and interpret the regulations for quality control, quality assurance and validation.
• apply these guidelines and practices in relation to chemistry in industry.
• apply statistical techniques for the evaluation of laboratory based data.
• validate the assumptions associated with statistical analysis.

Online delivery

This module will be 100% delivered online and is designed for those wanting to engage in education while working full-time. There will be a three hour per week commitment for 12 weeks with a mix of live classes, tutorials and online content (asynchronous lectures). Students should also allow for additional time for independent tasks and assignments. Students will be assessed via continuous assessment. All registered learners will have access to DCUs eLibrary and DCU’s student portal, Loop.

Entry requirements

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 Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials

How to apply

For information on how to apply for this micro-credential, please visit our Application Guide.

Click on this link to apply via the DCU Application Portal.