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 4 degree programs, more than 80 courses and 15 certificates.  Faculty consist of nearly 100 industry and FDA experts teaching current practices.  Programs may be completed entirely online.  Join the more than 2600 Temple U RAQA graduates who continue to be leaders in industry.  

Institution Address:
--------------------
Address 1: Temple University School of Pharmacy - RAQA Graduate Program
Address 2: 425 Commerce Drive
Address 3: Suite 175
City: Fort Washington
State: Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code: 19034
Country: United States

Program Location:: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Wendy Lebing
  Title: Assistant Dean
  Office: RAQA Graduate Program
  Phone (Work): 267/468/8560
  Email: qara@temple.edu
- Name: Brenda Haslego
  Title: Coordinator
  Office: RAQA Graduate Program
  Phone (Work): 267-468-8559
  Email: qara2@temple.edu
- Name: Patricia Lee
  Title: Assistant Director
  Phone (Work): 267/468/8562

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.temple.edu/raqa
- https://pharmacy.temple.edu/academics/raqa-non-thesis-ms

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?: September 01, 2023
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
-------------
Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
Link to Application:
{Empty}


Application Fee:: $75
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 267.468.8560 for more information and to request a comprehensive information packet.  Questions? QARA@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
Is your program 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 14 industry specialties. Students are welcome to 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 accepted students for your program:: 0
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
--------------------------------------------------------------
United States: 0
International: 0

Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted 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: :
The majority of graduates work in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device and related industries in the U.S., Canada, South America, and abroad.  Many also work for the U.S. FDA or other regulatory agencies

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 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:: None
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