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Online Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development

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Founded in 2014, the Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Graduate Certificate provides individuals a formal opportunity to further their knowledge in regulatory affairs.

Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Graduate Certificate Highlights

High Quality Education

The Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development certificate program is designed to provide biomedical students and professionals an opportunity to learn about the global regulatory framework within which all scientific activities and business strategies are pursued.

Along with our Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development certificate, we offer a Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences with emphasis on Pharmaceutics/Drug Development as well as the Clinical Trials Design & Research certificate. These three options are all online, asynchronous and available to part-time and full-time students.

Flexibility

  • 100% online
  • Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester
  • All credits taken as part of this certificate may be subsequently applied toward the Masters in Drug Development Sciences

Support from Application through Graduation

At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:

The Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Graduate Certificate program is designed for students working in the scientific and regulatory and business aspects of drug development.

Students who have earned at least an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related disciplines from an accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the certificate program. Applicants with a completed professional degree such as a PharmD, MD, or DVM meet eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites
  • A U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
  • A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent
  • Some experience in drug development or clinical research
  • For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted.
  • GRE is not required for the graduate certificate

Complete the online application and submit the application fee.

Standard Application Fees:

  • $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
  • $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
  • $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
  • $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
  • Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
  • Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: 
    • Are currently serving in the US armed forces
    • Are veterans of the US armed forces

You can find more information here. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:

Complete the online application and submit the application fee.

Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:

All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.

Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.

Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.

For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.

Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).

If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:

Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:

University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091

Two letters of reference are required.

References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. Letters of recommendation from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.

A professional and current resume.

Provide a few paragraphs on why you plan to pursue this program and how you plan to use this degree in the future.

At the University of Cincinnati, we offer multiple start dates to accommodate your schedule. 
Term Application Deadline Classes Start

Summer 2026

Fall 2026

April 1, 2026

July 15, 2026

May 11, 2026

August 24, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.

The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.

To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.

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