QC Chemistry Crash Course

Essential Chemistry Refresher for Pharmaceutical Professionals and QP Qualification

A certain level of chemistry knowledge is essential to professional life within the pharmaceutical industry. This refresher course is designed for pharmaceutical professionals and trainee QPs who feel left behind when the topic arises having not studied chemistry beyond GCSE level.   

 

Focused on those aspects of A-Level Chemistry that are most relevant to QP Analysis and Testing, this course is designed as a primer for the QP qualification. More generally, it is ideal for those who interact with QC activities but wish to gain a deeper knowledge of chemistry to enhance their day-to-day understanding. 

 

This course will explain some vital concepts, demystify common terminology and provide candidates with a basic toolkit of knowledge to hold their own in the QC environment.  

 

Interested in chemistry training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who Should Attend

The course is suitable for candidates of the QP Analysis and Testing module who don’t have a background in chemistry or Quality Control. It is also useful for professionals within the pharma industry who need to fill a gap in their knowledge base or refresh their memory. 

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Key topics

The course covers the following topics:  

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    Chemical structure and form 

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    Basic Organic chemistry 

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    Using the Electromagnetic spectrum 

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    Handling numerical data 

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    Inside a QC laboratory 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you will: 

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    Have a basic grasp of chemistry concepts relevant to the QC laboratory 

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    Be familiar with terminology and nomenclature commonly used in a QC setting 

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    Feel more confident when interacting with colleagues from analytical and scientific functions 

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    Be able to undertake the QP Analysis and Testing module without misgivings 

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    Have filled any gaps in your personal scientific learning 

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. 

Roger Steward (2)

Roger Steward

Roger has a broad pharmaceutical background, starting at Wolfson Applied Technology Laboratories with Micro Total Analysis Systems and Near-Patient Tests. He then worked at Wrafton Laboratories on formulation and method development. Later, Roger led the Stability and Analytical Support teams at Perrigo UK, specialising in method development and validation. At Accord-UK Ltd, Roger managed Product Transfer projects and now oversees Third Party Compliance as a trainee Qualified Person.
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. 

Insightful and helpful

Very insightful and helpful.
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Pharmaron - Quality Advisor

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I would definitely recommend to my colleagues who are looking to learn basic chemistry
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Syri Ltd - QA Process Leader

Book Your Place

QC Chemistry Crash Course
01 May 2025
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Online
06 Nov 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