Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs — Boston
The Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs prepares students to enter the field as regulatory affairs professionals.
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Overview
As biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies rapidly seek federal approval for products, demand is growing for qualified regulatory affairs professionals. The Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of biopharmaceutical product regulation and the industry's evolving compliance requirements in the U.S.
Scientists developing new products and legal experts guiding them through the FDA approval process will benefit from regulatory affairs training. The program will also prepare students to assure compliance, reduce costs, and improve techniques governing acquisition and measurement. Students will also develop a vocabulary of over 750 acronyms and technical/regulatory words to which FDA has applied its own distinctive meaning. Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices.
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Unique Features
- Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices
- Boston is a hub for healthcare, biotechnology, and life science sectors
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General Requirements
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Application Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
- Professional resumé
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of admission)
- English language proficiency proof: Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
- Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
International Requirements
Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.
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Financing Requirements
Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.
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Cost and Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2020-2021 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.
| Winter 2021 | Deadline |
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| November 2, 2020 | International out-of-country application complete (start date: January 19, 2021) |
| December 7, 2020 | International in-country application complete (start date: January 19, 2021) |
| January 1, 2021 | Domestic application complete (first half start: January 19, 2021) |
| February 12, 2021 | Domestic application complete (second half start: February 22, 2021) |
| Spring 2021 | Deadline |
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| February 8, 2021 | International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) |
| March 8, 2021 | International in-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) |
| April 2, 2021 | Domestic application complete (first half start: April 12, 2021) |
| May 14, 2021 | Domestic application complete (second half start: May 24, 2021) |
| Summer 2021 | Deadline |
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| May 10, 2021 | International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) |
| June 7, 2021 | International in-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) |
| July 2, 2021 | Domestic application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) |
| Fall 2021 | Deadline |
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| July 19, 2021 | International out-of-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) |
| August 23, 2021 | International in-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) |
| September 7, 2021 | Domestic application complete (first half start: September 20, 2021) |
| October 18, 2021 | Domestic application complete (second half start: November 1, 2021) |
Student Body Profile
Below is a look at where our Regulatory Affairs alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- Shire
- Pfizer
- Medtronic
- Biogen
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
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What They Do
- Legal
- Research
- Quality Assurance
- Operations
- Healthcare Services
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What They're Skilled At
- Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Clinical Trials
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
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Credits earned completing this certificate can be applied toward the MS in Regulatory Affairs.
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