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Small Molecule Manufacturing Specialist

A mid-career track (6-9 months) preparing you for small molecule manufacturing roles, combining manufacturing fundamentals and advanced strategies with GMP compliance and business basics. Completing the track earns the Pharma Manufacturing Certificate.

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Duration
6–9 months
Courses
8 Courses
Certificate
Pharma Manufacturing Certificate
School
School of Pharma Business & Regulatory
TRACK LEARNING PATH

Your Course Roadmap

01
PHM-101
Solid Oral Dosage Manufacturing Fundamentals
02
PHM-102
API Synthesis and Chemical Manufacturing
03
PHM-103
Formulation Development and Optimization
04
PHM-104
Tablet Compression and Coating Technologies
05
QA-101
GMP Fundamentals and Regulatory Requirements
06
PHM-201
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
07
PHM-202
Process Optimization and Efficiency
08
BUS-101
Portfolio Management Fundamentals

8 courses in sequence · leading to the Pharma Manufacturing Certificate

CERTIFICATE EARNED

Certificate: Pharma Manufacturing Certificate

Duration
6–9 months
Credits
8 Courses
Tuition Band
$2,500–$3,500
Awarded By
School of Pharma Business & Regulatory
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CAREER DESTINATIONS

Roles This Track Prepares You For

Manufacturing & Operations
Manufacturing Technician
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CURRICULUM DOMAINS

Domains Covered in This Track

Domain 07 · 6 Courses in This Track
Pharma Manufacturing & Engineering
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Domain 01 · 1 Course in This Track
Quality Assurance & Compliance
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Domain 06 · 1 Course in This Track
Biopharma Business & Strategy
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WHAT YOU WILL MASTER

Skills You Will Gain

Solid oral dosage manufacturing API synthesis & chemical manufacturing Formulation development Tablet compression & coating Process optimization GMP compliance
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the End of This Track, You Can…

01Run solid oral dosage manufacturing operations from dispensing through coating
02Explain API synthesis routes and their impact on quality attributes
03Optimize formulation and process parameters for yield and robustness
04Apply GMP controls to small-molecule production lines
05Contribute to continuous-improvement programs on the shop floor

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Your track. Your courses. Your certificate. UTB makes the path clear — from day one.

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