Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs - Sciences
Online Canada
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 5,370
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
Introduction
Pursue a career in protecting the safety of people and the environment.
The one-year Regulatory Affairs - Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with the skills and knowledge to pursue an entry-level career in industry and government regulatory agencies in Canada.
The regulation of products in industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, food, industrial chemicals,s, and agrochemicals is of international concern. The resulting increase in regulation has driven the demand for qualified individuals in regulatory affairs.
With a focus on protecting the safety of people and the environment, professionals in this field have a positive impact on the public good.
Understand the regulatory environment in Canada, including the socioeconomic aspects of:
- Regulations across industries
- How to interpret and apply regulations
- How to develop and manage regulatory submissions
Learn project management and communications skills, and assess regulatory compliance and the frameworks that govern processes and products.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Are adept at analytical and critical thinking, and are detail-oriented
- Are inquisitive and able to analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources
- Effectively conduct research and analyze findings
- Possess effective leadership skills
- Have a strong interest in protecting the safety of people and the environment
Admissions
Curriculum
Level: 01
- MGT4501: Project Management
- RGL2000: Governance and Policy Instruments
- RGL2100: Regulation Theory
- RGL2200: Regulation Design
- SCI4003: Scientific Communication for Public Policy
- SCI4100: Science and Risk Assessment in Regulation
Level: 02
- QUA3000: Critical Data Analysis in Regulation
- RGL3000: Socioeconomics of Regulation Design
- RGL3100: Regulatory Processes
- RGL3200: Pre-Market Regulatory Submission
- RGL3300: Submission Evaluation and Post-Market Analysis
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Optimize processes, practices, and products by interpreting and assessing the role of regulatory affairs in the healthcare, food, agrochemical, and industrial chemical industries
- Relate the roles and responsibilities of regulatory professionals in industry and government to explain their purposes to stakeholders
- Distinguish between Canadian and international regulatory environments to anticipate the results of international harmonization
- Ensure compliance with established regulations and laws that govern processes and products as per Canadian policies and professional standards
- Prepare and evaluate components of regulatory submissions and supplemental documentation for products within the pharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology, agrochemical, or industrial chemical sectors
- Evaluate a wide range of data analyses to support decisions in the regulatory process
- Anticipate the potential impact of regulatory changes to provide risk-mitigating recommendations
- Conduct socio-economic impact analyses regarding the introduction of new products or policies on relevant industries and society
- Apply collaborative project management principles, leadership techniques, and effective communication to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates are well-positioned for a variety of entry-level employment opportunities in the regulatory affairs sector. Positions may include but are not restricted to regulatory affairs officers, associates, analysts, and consultants, regulatory compliance officers and consultants, and quality assurance specialists and administrators in the various regulated industries. Depending on the type of prior industry experience and credentials held, graduates may rise into positions with increasing levels of responsibility.
Employment may be found in organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors.
English Language Requirements
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