Contact Information
-------------------






Banner Image:: RAQA GRAD ADMIT SLIDE 2.jpg









If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here::
Temple's MS in RAQA pioneered graduate education for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and related industries.  It is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive of its kind in the country with 3 degree programs, more than 70 courses and 13 certificates.  Faculty consist of industry and FDA experts teaching current practices.  Programs may be completed entirely online.  Join the more than 2600 Temple University RAQA graduates who continue to be leaders in industry.  










Institution Address:
--------------------






Address 1: Temple University, School of Pharmacy









Address 2: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 









Address 3: Suite 519









City: Philadelphia









State: Pennsylvania









Zip/Postal Code: 19140









Country: United States













Program Location:: Pennsylvania









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Brenda Haslego
  Title: Admissions Coordinator
  Office: Suite 519, RAQA Graduate Program
  Phone (Work): 2157078560
  Email: qara2@temple.edu
- Name: Patricia Lee
  Title: Director of RAQA Graduate Program
  Office: Suite 519
  Phone (Work): 215707 8562
  Email: leep@temple.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.temple.edu/academics/regulatory-affairs-quality-assurance-ms-programs-non-thesis-certificates
- https://pharmacy.temple.edu/academics/regulatory-affairs-quality-assurance-ms-programs-non-thesis-certificates/about-degrees-certificates-courses










Contact Information Video::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Application Deadline
----------------------------






Application Deadline
--------------------






What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: November 15, 2026









Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes













Participation
-------------






Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://connect.temple.edu/portal/gr_applytoday













Application Fee:: $60









Application Deadline Description::
Please refer to the Applying link on the RAQA website (www.temple.edu/pharmacy_QARA).
Typically Applications are due.  Students may call if extensions are needed.
Fall applications - July 1
Spring applications - Nov 15
Summer applications - March 15
We will usually accept applications past these deadlines.  Call 267.468.856- for additional information.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Description
-------------------






Program Description:
Join the RAQA program that launched graduate education in this area and has more than 2600 graduates working in the regulated industries of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices as well as the FDA.  The program has the largest array of available courses and certificate programs and is available online.  Interested applicants must have a BA or BS degree (or higher,) preferably in science (though this is not required).  A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for admission.  Students who did not achieve a 3.0 GPA may complete the Drug Development certificate, and if they earn a 3.33 GPA is that certificate, they will be eligible to be accepted into the MS.  Courses are offered evenings and weekends online.  Contact us at 2157078560 for more information and to request a comprehensive information packet.  Questions? brenda.haslego@temple.edu










Program Description Video::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Institution Information
-----------------------






Is your institution public or private?: Public









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer









Satellite/Branch campuses::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Degree Requirements
-------------------






Credits Required for Degree: : 36









Required Rotations:: Not Required









Seminars:: Not Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
Students may complete a certificate before formally applying for the MS.  An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Degree Information
------------------






Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online









Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Regulatory Affairs 
- Quality Assurance
- Global Pharmacovigilance
- Validation Sciences
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Trial Management
- Sterile Products 
- Manufacturing 
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Labeling, Advertising, and Promotions










Area(s) of Study:: Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science









Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study::
The program offers certificates in 13 industry specialties. Students may complete a certificate first and then apply to the MS.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Statistics
------------------






Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 0









Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
------------------------------------------------------------------






United States: {Empty}









International: {Empty}













Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: {Empty}









Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









Last academic year-graduates job placement:
-------------------------------------------






Academia: {Empty}









Industry: {Empty}









Government: {Empty}









Other: {Empty}









Unknown: {Empty}













Enter any additional information regarding job placements: :
{Empty}










Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: {Empty}









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













GRE and Other Tests
-------------------






GRE Section
-----------






 Is the GRE required?: No













Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: :
{Empty}










Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









Other tests or credentials::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Letters of Recommendation
-------------------------






Letters of Recommendation:
--------------------------






Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Students are encouraged to obtain at least one reference from their direct supervisor if appropriate.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Other Admission Requirements
----------------------------






Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: :
Students who did not receive a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may pursue the 4-course Drug Development certificate.  If they earn a 3.33 overall GPA in the certificate, they will be accepted into the MS when they apply.  Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Financial Support
-----------------






Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0









Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
Limited scholarships available to students paying out of pocket.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Background Checks and Drug Screenings
-------------------------------------






Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes