About
The Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Assurance (QA) at Sophia College for Women (Empowered Autonomous), Mumbai is a prestigious one-and-a-half-year professional diploma programme launched in 1993 during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the college.
Originally introduced with a focus on the Food Industry, the programme was later expanded to include the Pharmaceutical Industry and subsequently Allied Industries to meet the increasing demand for qualified Quality Assurance professionals across multiple sectors.
Today, Quality Assurance is regarded as one of the most essential functions in manufacturing and service industries, ensuring product quality, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The programme equips students with industry-relevant knowledge, practical skills, and professional exposure, making them highly employable in India and abroad.
Key Highlights
Established in 1993
Duration: 1½ Years
Industry-oriented curriculum
Strong focus on practical learning
Two industry internships
One-month Public Testing Laboratory (PTL) training
Guest lectures by industry experts
Industrial visits across India
Excellent placement record
Holistic personality development
Alumni working in India and internationally
Eligibility
The programme is open to both men and women who have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences
A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Graduation is the minimum qualification required.
Curriculum
The curriculum is updated regularly in consultation with industry experts to keep students aligned with current industrial practices.
Quality Assurance
Students learn:
Quality concepts
Role of Quality Assurance in organisations
Management System Standards
QA practices in industries
Quality Audits
Ethics of Quality
Analytical Methods
Instrumental Analysis
Statistical Methods
Food Industry
Students study:
Food Science
Food Analysis
Basics of Food Technology
Sensory Evaluation
Food Packaging
Food Laws and Regulations
Quality Management in Food & Allied Industries
Pharmaceutical & Allied Industries
Subjects include:
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Drug Classification
Pharmacopoeia
Basics of Pharmaceutics
Bioavailability & Bioequivalence Studies
Chemical Analysis
Microbiological Analysis
Packaging
FDA Regulations
Quality Systems in Pharmaceutical & Allied Industries
Additional Areas
Regulatory Affairs including Medical Devices
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Emerging Trends in Food, Pharmaceutical & Allied Industries
Skill Enhancement
Students are trained in:
Management Studies
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Soft Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership
Professional Ethics
Assessment
Student performance is evaluated through:
Weekly laboratory practicals
Seminars
Internal assessments
Periodic tests
End-semester examinations
Industry evaluation during internships
This comprehensive assessment ensures both theoretical understanding and practical competence.
Holistic Development
The programme focuses on overall personality development by encouraging students to develop:
Communication skills
Leadership qualities
Confidence
Creativity
Teamwork
Event management skills
Physical fitness
Social responsibility
Environmental awareness
Patriotism
Civic values
Industry Exposure
One of the biggest strengths of the course is its continuous collaboration with industry.
Students benefit from:
Curriculum designed with industry experts
Guest lectures by Quality professionals
Industrial visits across India
Exposure to current industrial practices
Industry has continuously supported the programme through:
Laboratory development
Library enhancement
ICT infrastructure
Sophia College–Geeta Israni Centre of Quality Assurance
Practical Training & Internships
The programme provides extensive hands-on experience through:
Public Testing Laboratory (PTL) Training
One-month compulsory laboratory training.
Industry Internships
Every student completes:
Two-month internship in a Food Industry
Two-month internship in a Pharmaceutical or Allied Industry
These internships help students gain practical knowledge, improve technical skills, and become industry-ready.
Placements & Career Opportunities
The programme has an outstanding placement record, with virtually every student securing employment upon completion.
Graduates work in areas such as:
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Research & Development
Production
Regulatory Affairs
Quality Auditing
Intellectual Property Rights
Marketing
Alumni hold senior positions in national and multinational companies.
Graduates have also built successful careers in:
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
Canada
Germany
Japan
New Zealand
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
African countries
Course Impact
The programme transforms science graduates into industry-ready professionals through:
Strong technical education
Practical industrial exposure
Soft skills development
Professional mentoring
Industry interaction
It effectively bridges the gap between academic learning and professional practice while fulfilling the growing demand for trained Quality Assurance professionals.
Admission Procedure
Selection is based on:
Written Entrance Test
Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Admissions are based on aptitude, motivation, and potential rather than academic cut-off marks.
How to Apply
Fill out the Pre-Admission Form available on the official website.
After submitting the pre-admission form, eligible candidates will receive the online application form.
Complete the application form with the required details.
Appear for the written test, group discussion, and personal interview.
Registration Link: – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2NBc9th6r5xLZhA_t-qVpy9Yx1nahOOLplG7_2nnmKE3Egg/viewform
Contact Details
Phone
022-23512642 / 23523303 Ext. 279
022-23517230 (Direct)
pgdqa.sophia@gmail.com
Registration Link: – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2NBc9th6r5xLZhA_t-qVpy9Yx1nahOOLplG7_2nnmKE3Egg/viewform