Overview
Enhance your pharmacovigilance career
There is a growing demand for qualified professionals in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology across regulatory authorities, industry, and academia.
Many professionals are now looking for flexible, high-quality training options to support their career development in this field.
Pharmacovigilance training
A practical alternative to postgraduate pharmacovigilance study
DSRU has a long-standing reputation for delivering postgraduate education in pharmacovigilance. While we no longer offer postgraduate qualifications such as PgC, PgD or MSc programmes, our short courses are aligned with the former postgraduate modules.
As a result, we continue to support professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of specialist training courses.
If you were considering postgraduate study in pharmacovigilance or pharmacoepidemiology, our courses offer a flexible and practical alternative.
Rather than committing to a full academic programme, DSRU courses focus on delivering real-world knowledge that can be applied immediately in professional roles.

Trusted pharmacovigilance training from DSRU
Training delivered by industry experts
DSRU is one of Europe’s leading providers of pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology training, with courses designed for all experience levels.
- Suitable for beginners through to experienced professionals
- CPD accredited by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine
- Delivered by leading experts in drug safety and pharmacoepidemiology
- Certificates awarded upon completion
- Flexible formats including online, hybrid and in-person delivery
While DSRU no longer offers postgraduate programmes, our specialist training courses provide the same career-relevant pharmacovigilance expertise — flexible, up-to-date, and designed for professionals at every stage.

What we cover
Continue your professional development
Our courses cover:
- Adverse drug reactions and signal detection
- Risk management and benefit–risk assessment
- UK, EU and global regulatory requirements
- Pharmacoepidemiology and real-world evidence
- Clinical trial safety and post-authorisation studies
- And much more
Explore our courses
Why choose DSRU?
DSRU combines academic expertise with real-world research experience, ensuring that training reflects current challenges in pharmacovigilance.
Our courses are delivered by professionals actively working in drug safety, providing practical insights that support career development without the time commitment of a full postgraduate qualification.
If you were originally considering a postgraduate qualification in pharmacovigilance or pharmacoepidemiology, our courses offer a flexible, industry-focused alternative.

