Graduate Certificate in Clinical Development of Drugs and Devices
School of PharmacyLocation: Boston, Online | Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Build Expertise Across the Product Development Process
This three-course Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study is designed for professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to further their education and gain expertise in development, from discovery through marketing. This is a flexible program that can be completed online, on the Boston campus, or a combination of both. The credits may be completed in as little as one semester or as many as one calendar year.
Your 9-Credit Journey
This program includes in-depth study of the research and development of pharmaceutical products and medical devices, preparing you to work at any stage of the development process.
Areas of study for this certificate include:
- New product discovery
- Statistical procedures of clinical research
- Experiment design
- Data analysis
- Statistical software
- Medical device development and commercialization
- Quality system regulations (QSRs)
For admission to the certificate program, an applicant must have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
| MCR 801 | Pharmaceutical Research & Development: From Discovery to Market | 3 |
| DRA 807 | Statistics in Clinical Research: Interpretation and Application | 3 |
| DRA 817 | Development and Production of Medical Devices | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees.
Novel Nanoparticle Research Underway at MCPHS
From her master’s to her PhD, Ayushi Saxena has spent years exploring and developing a new drug delivery method. All her research was conducted in the University’s state-of-the-art labs under the guidance of expert faculty from the School of Pharmacy—Boston.