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.
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Submission Number: 254
Submission ID: 254
Submission UUID: b7d88399-f511-4c7c-b8b9-c3c5041f0893
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=Au4_Iz0zfs3vACBIEll45TPqwN0tQqy4s23SuzoyUe0
Created: Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:37
Completed: Mon, 09/21/2026 - 15:22
Changed: Thu, 09/24/2026 - 10:44
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
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contact:
- contact_email: qara2@temple.edu
contact_extension: ''
contact_name: 'Brenda Haslego'
contact_office: 'Suite 519, RAQA Graduate Program'
contact_title: 'Admissions Coordinator'
contact_work: '2157078560'
- contact_email: leep@temple.edu
contact_extension: ''
contact_name: 'Patricia Lee'
contact_office: 'Suite 519'
contact_title: 'Director of RAQA Graduate Program'
contact_work: '215707 8562'
contact_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_info_done:
- 'Yes'
rolling_admissions:
- 'Yes'
program_deadline_done:
- 'Yes'
program_description_done:
- 'Yes'
program_start_term:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
pgrad_campus: { }
institution_info_done:
- 'Yes'
required_rotations:
- PGRAD_NOTREQ
degree_requirements_done:
- 'Yes'
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'
areas_of_study:
- PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_8
- PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_17
- PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_42
- PG_STUDY_SEARCH_TERM_63
degree_info_done:
- 'Yes'
program_stats_done:
- 'Yes'
gre_and_other_tests_done:
- 'Yes'
letters_of_recommendation_done:
- 'Yes'
other_admission_done:
- 'Yes'
type_of_financial_support_available:
- PGRAD_DEPT
financial_support_done:
- 'Yes'
cbc_and_drug_screening_done:
- 'Yes'
aacp_institution_number: ''
active: 'Yes'
additional_job_placements_info: ''
admin_status: Published
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.
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credits_required_for_degree: '36'
deadline_date: '2026-11-15'
degree_requiremnts_add_info: 'Students may complete a certificate before formally applying for the MS. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.'
degree_type: M.S.
delivery_method: 'Distance Pathway/Online'
drug_grad_radio: 'We are not a participating PharmGrad program'
focus_additional_degree_information: 'The program offers certificates in 13 industry specialties. Students may complete a certificate first and then apply to the MS.'
gre_required: ''
institution_name: 'Temple University'
international: ''
link_to_application: 'https://connect.temple.edu/portal/gr_applytoday'
minimum_financial_support: N/A
notify_title: "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. "
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pg_last_year_average_gpa: ''
pg_last_year_number_accepted: '0'
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pgrad_accepting_apps: 'Yes'
pgrad_analytic: ''
pgrad_app_fee: $60
pgrad_avg_yrs_grad: ''
pgrad_fic_other_info: 'Limited scholarships available to students paying out of pocket.'
pgrad_fic_support: '0'
pgrad_gov_jb_plce: ''
pgrad_gps_est: ''
pgrad_gre_desc: ''
pgrad_gre_oldest: ''
pgrad_gre_req: 'No'
pgrad_ind_jb_plce: ''
pgrad_lof_acc: 'Students are encouraged to obtain at least one reference from their direct supervisor if appropriate.'
pgrad_lor_acc: '2'
pgrad_lor_req: 'Yes'
pgrad_oth_cred: '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.'
pgrad_oth_jb_plce: ''
pgrad_oth_tests: ''
pgrad_other_qualifying_exams_or_certifications: 'Not Required'
pgrad_ovrl_gpa_cons: '3.0'
pgrad_participation: 'No'
pgrad_prog_desc: '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'
pgrad_pubpriv: Public
pgrad_qualify: 'Not Required'
pgrad_quant: ''
pgrad_recommended_overall_gpa_considered: '3.0'
pgrad_semi: 'Not Required'
pgrad_thesis: 'Not Required'
pgrad_toefl_req: 'TOEFL or IELTS'
pgrad_unk_jb_plce: ''
pgrad_verbal: ''
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program_location: PA
program_name: 'Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance'
program_statistics_graduated: 'Yes'
program_statistics_previous: 'Yes'
school_city: Philadelphia
school_country: US
school_state: PA
school_street_1: 'Temple University, School of Pharmacy'
school_street_2: 'Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences '
school_street_3: 'Suite 519'
school_zip: '19140'
short_name: 'Temple U - RAQA MS'
sids: '254'