Graduate Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The development of new drugs, including biological therapeutic agents and devices is a multifaceted, complex and expensive process. It is estimated that the development of a new drug after initial stages of discovery, can take up to 15 years and cost up to $2 billion dollars. The Pharmaceutical industry in under unpresented pressure to reduce the time to market and to reduce the cost of research and development.

Faculty: James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: online | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Students must complete (4) courses and 12 credit hours in order to graduate with a certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development.

Career pathways

The graduates of this certificate program are likely to find suitable jobs in the following: Companies developing pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical and devices. Contract research organizations that participate in pre-clinical (ADMET) and clinical trials. Contract laboratories involved in pre-clinical formulations and development of drug delivery systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who have earned at least an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related disciplines from an accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the certificate program. Similarly, applicants with a completed professional degree such as a PharmD, MD, or DVM meet eligibility requirements. Apply to the Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Certificate Program Programmatic minimum admission criteria include: A U.S. bachelors degree from a institutionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. university A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or equivalent If English is not your native language, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based) is required. Alternatively, an IELTS- minimum score of 6.5 overall band, or Duolingo English test of at least 110 is accepted.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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