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.
Career
The graduates of this Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development certificate program at the University of Cincinnati 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.
- Companies involved in bioanalytical and testing of drug products.
- Contract manufacturing facilities such as those involved in pharmaceutical product manufacturing as well as specialized packaging for example the special needs for double trials.
- Academic Health Centers and Research Institutions and community-based research groups.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Regulatory and Development Strategies of Drugs and Medical Devices
- Discovery of Drugs and Therapeutic Biologicals
- Pre-Clinical/Non-Clinical Studies for IND Approval
- Development and Manufacturing of Drug Products and Medical Devices
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Pharmacology View 10 other Short Courses in Pharmacology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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.
Supplemental Application Documents:
- Curriculum
- Statement of Purpose
Tuition Fee
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International
9576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4788 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9396 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4698 USD per semester during 12 months.