Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology

An Introduction to the Important Topic of Pharmaceutical Microbiology

This course considers the nature of micro-organisms, contamination sources and control, sterilisation and disinfection and testing methodology (including modern counting and identification techniques).  

 

This training reviews the impact of microbiology on many aspects of pharmaceutical manufacture and is ideal for those seeking a clearer understanding of the topic. This includes trainee QPs who may find attendance beneficial before participating in our QP Pharmaceutical Microbiology module. 

 

Interested in pharmaceutical microbiology training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who Should Attend

This course will be of value to all personnel whose roles would benefit from a clearer understanding of this specialist area. This course is ideal for those new to the pharmaceutical industry working in production, technical support, quality control and quality assurance roles. In addition, it will also be of benefit to maintenance and support engineers who are involved in production areas and utilities. 

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Key topics

This course includes the following topics: 

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    The five types of microbes 

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    Microbial ecology 

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    Microbiological techniques 

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    Infectious diseases – transmission and diagnosis 

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    Infectious diseases – prevention, treatment and AMR 

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    Assessment/quiz 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to: 

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    Compare and contrast the fundamental characteristics of the five major groups of microbes including structure, nutrition and replication, and how they are affected by environmental factors 

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    Describe methods used to safely handle, culture, enumerate, identify and observe microbes including microscopy, batch and continuous culture, aseptic technique, PCR and RT-PCR, serological assays, biological hazard categories 

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    Discuss how microbes interact with other organisms and in communities, resulting in outcomes ranging from disease to symbiosis 

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    Explain how pathogens cause disease, how infectious diseases are transmitted, diagnosed, treated and prevented, including the main mechanisms of antimicrobial action and how microbes evolve antimicrobial resistance and evade immunity 

Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

Geraldine Mulley

Jay Mulley

Jay is a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Reading, where she serves as Programme Director and Admissions Tutor for BSc Microbiology. Leading a dynamic research group, her projects include developing a new Polio vaccine and exploring metal-ion-based antimicrobial mechanisms. Completing her PhD in Molecular Microbiology in 2009, Jay has since made impactful contributions to microbiology through both her teaching and research.
Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about this course we have answered some of the most common ones below. If you still aren't finding what you're looking for you can contact our team here.

What our clients say

Discover the feedback from our course alumni and learn why they chose RSSL to support their professional development. 

Essential course

A very informative course that covered a wide range of topics that are relevant to my job and provided a refresher for some prior knowledge; essential for anyone working in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Quality Control Technician
University of Oxford, Clinical BioManufacturing Facility

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Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology
03 Jul 2025
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Online
£590 excl VAT
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Bespoke Training

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Why choose RSSL?

As scientists ourselves, we’re passionate about collaboration and sharing our expertise to nurture the next generation. By helping them to develop and fulfil their potential, we can tackle 21st-century pharmaceutical scientific challenges more effectively.

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    More than 30 years of experience upskilling pharmaceutical professionals

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    Small-group training adjusted to individual learning styles and needs

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    50+ training courses accredited by recognised industry bodies

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    Combination of off-the-shelf and bespoke training packages

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    Courses and consulting led by experts in the entire pharmaceutical life cycle

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    Opportunity to share and learn as part of a diverse community