Advanced Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Certificate (Post-Master's) (RAQA)

Recognition for Continuing Education

New courses are added every year to the RAQA curriculum to reflect the latest developments in regulatory issues and quality practices for devices, pharmaceutical drugs and biotechnology. Many graduates of the program continue to take courses to stay current with industry changes and to meet FDA regulatory requirements for training. 

The post-master's certificate in Advanced RAQA allows students to receive formal recognition for courses they pursue after completing the Master of Science in RAQA.

  • To receive this certificate, graduates of the program must successfully complete four courses beyond the MS in RAQA. 
  • Any courses that were taken for the completion of the MS degree will not be counted toward the post-master's certificate in Advanced RAQA.
  • Temple graduates must apply for the post-master's certificate before starting the courses. 

Application Information for RAQA Post-Master's Certificates

Applying is straight-forward and convenient, with Temple's Online Graduate Application Portal. 

Application Process for RAQA Post-Master's Certificates
  1. Call the RAQA office at 267-468-8560 to speak with a program representative
  2. Set up an account on our Graduate Application Portal. Once you complete the form, you will receive an email to complete your set up. 
  3. Complete all of the required personal information in the Application Portal.
  4. Submit all required documents, as listed below. 

Once all documents have been received, your application will be submitted to our review panel for evaluation. A representative will be in touch within a week of submitting your application with a timeline for an admissions decision. 

Application Requirements for RAQA Pre-Master's Certificates
  • A master’s degree in a pharmacy-related field and a bachelor of science degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, physics or related fields
    • If you did not receive the MS in RAQA from Temple University, you are required to complete five approved courses to receive the Post-master's Certificate in Advanced RAQA.
    • Applicants who earned a degree at a non-U.S. institution must submit an equivalency evaluation of their transcript(s) through a third-party provider, either World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
  • You must have sufficient industry experience and sufficient familiarity with basic tenets of RAQA to pursue the post-master's certificate in Advanced RAQA.
  • You must apply before starting the program on the Graduate Application Portal
  • Transcripts: Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended may be sent electronically to . Alternately, unopened official transcripts bearing the school's seal must be sent directly from the Registrar at each institution to the School of Pharmacy. 
  • Resume: Current resume or CV is required.
  • Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, applicants should state their specific interest in Temple's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements. It should also indicate which courses you would like to pursue, cite your industry experience, and include at least two alternate courses to allow for greater scheduling flexibility.
  • Standardized Test Scores: Applicants who earned their master's degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
    • TOEFL iBT: 85

Questions?

Reach out to learn more about this program, discuss admissions criteria, or schedule a time to meet with a faculty member.

Temple University School of Pharmacy
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034
267-468-8650
QARA@temple.edu