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Degree and Certificate Programs

Whether you are looking for an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program, there are colleges and universities around the world offering programs tailored to your specific needs. For additional information about the programs listed below, please contact the universities directly. 

Note: The following list does not constitute a RAPS endorsement of these particular programs.


United States

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ (downtown campus)
Master of Science in Regulatory Science and Health Safety
Program developed with FDA/CDER Academic Collaboration Program

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology
University Extended Education Certificate Program in Pharmaceutical Engineering
University Extended Education Certificate Program in Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycle Risk Management
(classroom and online courses available) 

Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Buies Creek, NC
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (BSCR) and Master of Science in Clinical Research 

Hood College, Frederick, MD
Certificate in Regulatory Compliance 

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore and Rockville, MD
Master of Science in Biotechnology with a concentration in Regulatory Affairs
Master of Science in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs
(Both degree programs can be completed entirely online or onsite) 
BD Diagnostics Regulatory Affairs Fellowship

Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA
Master of Bioscience (MBS) with emphasis in Clinical Regulatory Affairs 

Lehigh University, Bethelem, PA
Certificate in Regulatory Affairs 

Long Island University—Arnold and Marie Schwarzt College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY 
Master of Science with a specialization in drug regulatory affairs 

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA
Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy 

Northeastern University, School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Boston, MA
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Design and Project Management 
Graduate Certificate in Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs 

Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies, Chicago, IL
Master of Science in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science
Master of Science in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration 

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Graduate Certificate Program in Regulatory and Quality Compliance
Master of Science in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, RQC Concentration

Regis College, Weston, MA 
Master of Science in Health Product Regulation
Gradate Certificate in Product Regulation or Clinical Research

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Professional Science Master’s Program, New Brunswick/Newark/Camden, NJ
Master of Business & Science
Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceuticals & Clinical Trials Management
Graduate Certificate in Science & Technology Management

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (Center for Bio/Pharmaceutical and Biodevice Development)
Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Services, with focus on medical devices
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Research, designed specifically for industry

St. Johns University, New York, NY
Master's in pharmacy administration with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs and Post-Master's certificate in Advanced Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs 

University of California, Berkeley Extension, CA 
Professional Program in Regulatory Affairs  
Professional Program in Quality and Compliance for Biotechnology 
Certificate Program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management (classroom or fully online
 

University of California, San Diego Extension, San Diego, CA
Certificate in Regulatory Affairs Essentials and Certificate in Regulatory affairs for the Biomedical Industry 

University of California, Irvine Extension, Irvine, CA 
Certificate in Medical Product Development 
Certificate in Clinical Trials: Medical Device and Drug Development 
Certificate in Clinical Research
Specialized Studies Program in Regulatory Affairs
(Classroom and On-line courses available)


University of California, Santa Cruz Extension in the Silicon Valley, Cupertino, CA 
Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program (including drug and device tracks) 
Clinical Trials Design and Management Certificate Program 
Biotechnology Certificate Program
Bioscience Business and Marketing Certificate Program

University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy (Research)
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy (FDA/CDER, Research)
Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy (Research)
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy (FDA/CDER, Research)

University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA 
Master of Science in Pharmacy, emphasis in Regulatory Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Design and Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biochemical Regulatory Engineering 

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
MS/PhD Program in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Science in Regulatory Science
Certificate Program in Clinical Research Design and Management
Certificate Program in Food Safety
Certificate Program in Patient and Product Safety 
Doctor of Regulatory Science (DRSc)
Certificate in Preclinical Drug Development
Certificate in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Medical device certificate 

University of Washington Extension
Certificate Program in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs 

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development, Madison, WI
Regulatory affairs, quality assurance, pharmaceutical engineering (classroom and on-site)

 

Europe

Cranfield University, United Kingdom
MSc Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs 

Danube University Krems, Austria
EU Regulatory Affairs Certificate & Master of Science Program

TOPRA in conjunction with The University of Wales 
Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Regulatory Affairs offered by TOPRA and validated by the University of Wales 

University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Certificate of Master of Drug Regulatory Affairs

 

Canada

Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
Regulatory Affairs Postgraduate Certificate 

Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations Graduate Certificate

 

Online Programs

California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA (in partnership with San Diego State University)
Regulatory affairs Online Certificate Program 

Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
Executive Certificate in the Business of Life Sciences 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Graduate Certificates in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs, Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs and Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs 

University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – Drug Regulatory Affairs
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – Pharmacy Regulation & Policy
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – Applied Pharmacoeconomics
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – Patient Safety & Risk Management
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – Clinical Research Regulation & Ethics
Online Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy – MSP Specialty Track & Stetson University MBA


University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Biopharma Educational Initiative
Masters of Science in Clinical Trial Sciences
Certificate in Recruitment Sciences
Certificate in Clinical Trials Informatics
Certificate in Clinical Regulatory Affairs


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