Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance

Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 20.0
Instructional Delivery: Online
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1.5 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 44.0503
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9111

About the Program

The certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance is a post-baccalaureate, non-degree program designed for individuals to develop and improve career-related skills in the highly regulated field of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, marketing, and sales. The program combines a core of legal compliance, risk assessment, and data privacy classes with in-depth study of the industry regulators, including the Food and Drug Administration, and their approach to regulation around research, development, sales, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Ideal candidates include individuals working in and around pharmaceutical, biologic, or medical device research, manufacturing, and sales, among others.

Admission Requirements

• A completed application
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools attended)
• Resume
• Additional requirements for international students

This program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and requires 20.0 credits. Students usually finish this program in 1.5 years. If a student needs to decelerate, they should not exceed 2.5 years. Students may apply for transfer in to the Master of Legal Studies program prior to completing their certificate, and apply all earned credits toward the Master of Legal Studies.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance website.

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Sample Plan of Study