Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs

School of Pharmacy

Location: Boston, Online
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Expand your knowledge of federal and international regulatory affairs through this certificate program.

Advance Your Knowledge of Regulatory Affairs

This flexible three-course certificate program, which you may begin in the fall, spring, or summer semesters, builds on your bachelor’s degree in related areas such as pharmacy, business administration, nursing, marketing, and public health. Studying online and in-person at our Boston campus, you’ll 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.

Breakthroughs that Improve Outcomes


Work at the frontier of drug discovery, regulation, and safety.

Pharmaceutics students contribute to award-winning research

Terrick Andey collaborated with Pharmaceutics master’s and PhD students to develop a novel nanoparticle delivery platform.

Read Andey's story

$85k average salary

Pharmaceutical scientist compensation reported by HospitalCareers.com in 2022.

MCPHS: A healthcare think tank

Learning health sciences at a university dedicated to the advancement of healthcare means that you are surrounded by peers who share your commitment to making a healthier world.

MCPHS experience
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Students Publish with Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor

Professor Swati Betharia, PhD in Pharmacology ’11, led a research team of undergraduate and graduate students to a key finding on neuroprotection against metal toxicity.

Pathways to Careers in Regulatory Affairs at MCPHS

We offer these additional opportunities for graduate study at the master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels for students interested in drug development and regulation.

Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry

Two-year, full-time program on the Boston campus.

Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy

Choose full- or part-time study or whether to start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.

Graduate Certificate in Health Policy

Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Start in the fall or spring. The program takes place both on the MCPHS Boston campus and online.

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Start in the fall or spring. The program takes place on the MCPHS Boston campus.