Online Capstone Certificate
(3 courses, 9 credits)
Boost your biotech industry knowledge in just one year with UW–Madison’s online Capstone Certificate in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs in Biotechnology.
Is This Program Right for You?
Biotechnology companies are always looking for talented professionals who not only understand what but more importantly how and why they fit into their company’s global plan of product development, manufacturing and marketing. This capstone certificate is designed to expand upon how and why quality assurance and regulatory affairs are important drivers to any successful team and product launch.
This 100% online program is created to give talented professionals a competitive edge. With just 9 credits, this certificate program can be completed in 1 year.
You will focus on developing practical and professional quality assurance and regulatory affairs skills needed when working within diverse teams and government agencies. The program is designed in cooperation with biotechnology industry experts, using real-world problems, to prepare you to investigate why problems occur and how to develop strategies to solve them.
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Certificate Overview
Program Highlights
- Accelerate your career pathway or pivot into biotechnology by practicing how quality assurance and regulatory affairs integrate into all aspects of product development.
- Complete three required courses in two or three semesters. You may take more than one topic course, if available, based on your professional goals.
- Investigate real-world scenarios to formulate and implement new strategies.
- Interact directly with faculty, subject matter experts, and other students through optional virtual meetings.
- Cost: $1,000/credit ($9,000 total)
Distinguishing Features
Connect with instructors who are national experts from private industry.
Meet virtually in real-time to interact with faculty and students.
Employer tuition reimbursement may cover all three courses.
How You'll Learn
- Fully online curriculum with collaborative online coursework; you choose when you do most of your work each week.
- Case study format allows you to develop critical thinking and communication skills while learning to negotiate aspects of product development, from pre-submission to product launch with colleagues, customers and local, state and federal agencies.
- Explore case studies with industry experts during virtual meeting opportunities (also available recorded).
- Develop knowledge and awareness by interacting with a community of experienced professionals.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
All applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Completed one general biology course with a laboratory at the undergraduate level.
- If applicable, evidence of English language proficiency. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0.
Application materials required:
- Online application (with the Division of Continuing Studies)
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy accepted)
- Two letters of recommendation