Diploma in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management equips learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to design, manage, and optimize pharmaceutical supply chains in the post-COVID, digital, and globalized era.
It integrates theoretical frameworks, international regulations, and real-world case studies to equip graduates for leadership roles in pharmaceutical logistics, procurement, risk management, and compliance.
Global Alignment
• UK → MHRA, ICH, and EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
• GCC → SFDA, MOHAP, and Vision 2030 pharma localization strategies.
• MENA/Africa → WHO & regional public health distribution frameworks.
• Asia → India/China pharma logistics models and supply hubs.
Course Structure
The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Managementconsists of 8 modules + capstone project, delivered sequentially over 12 weeks of guided study.
Modules
1 - Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Fundamentals & Regulations
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Key actors, flows, and regulatory influences (WHO, MHRA, GCC guidelines).
2 - Technology & Digital Transformation in Pharma
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AI, blockchain, ERP, digital twins, Industry 4.0 applications.
3 - Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain Management
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Vaccine & biologics handling, WHO GDP standards, risk mapping.
4 - Procurement & Vendor Management in Pharmaceuticals
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Strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, CIPS practices in pharma.
5 - Inventory & Warehouse Management
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Forecasting, stock optimization, warehouse automation.
6 - Risk, Quality Assurance & Compliance
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ICH Q9/Q10, GMP, quality-by-design, compliance frameworks.
7 - Sustainability & Innovation in Pharma Supply Chains
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Green logistics, eco-packaging, ESG compliance, circular economy.
8 - Regional Perspectives in Pharma Supply Chains
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Students focus on UK/EU, GCC, MENA, Asia, or Africa market regulations.
9 - Capstone Project
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Applied project analyzing a real challenge in a chosen pharma supply chain context.