The Post-Master's Certificate in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment provides a foundation in pharmacovigilance principles to both experienced professionals and those seeking entry into this career field from within and outside of the pharmaceutical industry.
This five course certificate provides a solid scientific and regulatory foundation in the key disciplines necessary for a successful career in the field. It focuses on establishing a platform for continuous learning in pharmacovigilance, rather than on an unrealistic goal of seeking total subject mastery in the time allotted. Importantly, it focuses on pharmacovigilance in a global environment.
To earn the certificate, five of the following courses must be successfully completed within a four year period with an overall B (3.0) average:
Five courses are required:
- Post-Marketing Safety Surveillance (5571) or Clinical Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (5538)*
- Good Pharmacovigilance Operations (5508)*
- Pharmacoepidemiology (5573)*
- The Regulatory and Legal Basis of Pharmacovigilance (5579)*
- Risk Management and Safety Signaling of Healthcare Products (5578)*
If students have already completed any of the five required courses, the following electives may be taken:
- Risk Management of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices (5548)
- Global Clinical Drug Development (5539)
- Project Management for Clinical Trials (5547)
- Bioethics for Pharmaceutical Professionals (5612)
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
- Contact the RAQA office to speak with a program representative
- Set up an account on our Graduate Application Portal. Once you complete the form, you will receive an email to complete your set up.
- Complete all of the required personal information in the Application Portal.
- 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 Post-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
- 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 apply before starting the program on the Graduate Application Portal.
- Transcripts: Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended may be sent electronically to qara@temple.edu. 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
- Some certificates require proof of work experience in RAQA or Biosimilar Manufacturing. Please contact the RAQA Program Office for specific details.
Questions?
Contact our office directly to learn more about this program, discuss admissions criteria, or schedule a time to meet with a faculty member.