General Information

The postgraduate certificate course (PCC) "Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry/Radiopharmacy" addresses pharmacists and natural scientists who work in the field of radiopharmacy or intend to do so.

The work of a radiopharmacist/radiochemist requires a special qualification. On the one hand, the production of radiopharmaceuticals requires the fulfillment of medicinal product regulations concerning e.g. identity pureness, pharmacological characerization and safety. On the other hand, the production is subject to the applicable laws in radioprotection and legal regulations for radiopharmaceuticals.

This postgraduate course in radiopharmacy/radiopharmaceutical chemistry consists of three 2-week-modules taking place in Ljubljana, Zurich and Leipzig.

Prospective candidates

The PCC provides additional professional training for scientists, especially chemists and pharmacists involved in the small-batch manufacture or quality control of radioactive drugs as well as in the research and development of such products, or for those wishing to work in this field in future.

Language

English

Requirements

The certificate is issued to postgraduate students under the following conditions: The applicant

• holds a university master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmacy or has an equivalent education according to the regulations of the ETH Zurich.
• has attended all three modules and has passed the exam after every module.
• has a minimum of two years of working experience in the field of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry/Radiopharmacy.
• can prove the attendance of a national radioprotection course.

Exams

There is a written exam after each module.

Generally this is held at the beginning of the next module. After module III there is an exam in the following spring held in different centers. We try to offer an examination center for every country.

For overseas participants we try to offer the possibility to sit the exam in a place (usually a university) within reasonable travelling distance. Should you like to sit the exam in another place than the above, please contact the head office in Zurich after your course application.

Certificate

After the successful completion of all modules and the respective exams a certificate of advanced studies issued by the ETH Zurich can be obtained. This certificate is signed by a representative of the University of Ljubljana, the ETH Zurich and the University of Leipzig.

Costs

The entire postgraduate certificate course costs CHF 7,500 (ca. Euro 6,000), which is to be paid in three instalments of CHF 2,500.00 before the courses. The course fees cover the lectures and practicals, course documents (paper version and CD), laboratory materials, as well as refreshments, lunch and a “welcome dinner”.