Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs - Sciences Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus, Canada

In this one-year Regulatory Affairs - Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, you build on your existing science, engineering, or technology education to learn how pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agrochemicals, and industrial chemicals are regulated for public health and environmental protection. You also have an opportunity to choose specific areas of focus though project topic selection. The program prepares well-rounded regulation professionals who are knowledgeable about the regulatory life-cycle management of science-based products.

As a regulatory affairs professional, you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the field through practical, hands-on applications. You research and analyze the requirements of applicable regulations, prepare regulatory submissions, identify strategies to support pre-market product approval, identify and apply best practices for regulatory compliance and post-market surveillance, and provide stakeholders with clear and concise guidance and communications.

The breadth of the program means that your knowledge and skills are applicable in large industrial sectors involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agrochemicals, and industrial chemicals. Governments and industries require your expertise to capture the benefits of these products for the economy and society while ensuring their safety and efficacy for public health and the environment.

You have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility.Admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

After graduating from this program, you are prepared to respond to employer needs at various product life cycle stages, such as:

• pre-market risk assessment processes
• management of post-market regulatory compliance systems
• surveillance and monitoring of products on the market
• public risk communications and consultations
• industry regulation strategies for product development
• regulation design
• regulation policy analysis

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are motivated to protect public health and the environment.
• Have an interest in research and analysis.
• Are adept at critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Enjoy teamwork and the challenge of leadership.
• Have strong attention to detail.