Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs at Northeastern University focuses on compliance standards that facilitate the global commercialization of safe and effective biotechnology and pharmaceutical medicinal products.

Understanding international regulations affecting the business of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies is imperative in the global marketplace. Students will be trained to assess international regulations and to provide an interpretation of their likely impact on biopharmaceutical product manufacturers, healthcare practitioners, and patients.

Unique features

Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs
Specialized focus on the international marketplace
Boston is a hub for the healthcare, biotechnology, and life science sectors

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

European Union Compliance Process and Regulatory Affairs
Legal Issues in International Food, Drug, and Medical Device Regulation
Global Impact of Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) Submissions
Strategic Planning and Project Management for Regulatory Affairs
Regulation of Biomedical Product Commercialization by Health Canada
Therapeutic Product Development in Canada

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

16 alternative credits

quarter credit hours

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
Other materials may be required

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15120 USD / full

≈ 15120 USD / full
Out-of-State

15120 USD / full

≈ 15120 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15120 USD / full

≈ 15120 USD / full

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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