Expand your knowledge of federal and international regulatory affairs through this certificate program.
This flexible three-course certificate program, which you may begin in the fall, spring, or summer semesters, builds on your bachelor鈥檚 degree in related areas such as pharmacy, business administration, nursing, marketing, and public health. Studying online and in-person at our Boston campus, you鈥檒l learn from executives with experience in drugs and biologics, healthcare, and policy. You will expand your knowledge of the field and gain the expertise you need to meet your professional goals. Graduates of this program may choose to transition to the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy program.
Your Educational Experience
This program consists of three courses:
FDA and Regulatory Affairs
International Regulatory Affairs
An additional class in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy, such as
Development and Production of Medical Devices
Advanced Topics in Regulatory Affairs
Health Policy Development and Analysis.
September 2025
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Boston Campus,
179 Longwood Avenue,
BOSTON,
Massachusetts,
02115, United States
For admission to the certificate program, an applicant must have:
Non-lab-based Programs Language Proficiency: IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL iBT- 79; TOEFL ITP - 587; iTEP - 4.0; PTE Academic 鈥� 58; Duolingo - 105.
Lab-based Programs Language Proficiency: IELTS - 7.0; TOEFL iBT- 90; TOEFL ITP - 610; iTEP - 4.5; PTE Academic 鈥� 73; Duolingo - 115.
December 1: Spring start application deadline. April 1: Summer start application deadline. August 1: Fall start application deadline.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
