Applying to QA/RA programs

APPLYING TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN QA/RA

MS in Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs:

Please send your application to:

QA/RA Graduate Program

425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175

Fort Washington, PA 19034-2701

Questions regarding the final status of applications to the QA/RA MS Program should be directed to:
Graduate Studies Office 215.707.4972 tuspgrad@temple.edu

The application may be submitted in written form or on-line. When you apply for the MS in QA/RA, you are formally applying to the Graduate School of Temple University.

The application consists of:

1. The Application Form: Graduate School Application

2. A signed copy of your CV or resume.

3. A statement of your professional goals and objectives.

4. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.

· Note: official transcripts must be ordered from a school’s Registrar and bear an official seal. They must be forwarded by the Registrar’s Office directly to Temple in a sealed envelope. Sorry, but opened copies of official transcripts are not accepted.

· Please make sure you include official transcripts for ALL undergraduate schools you attended, even if you just took one course, then transferred to another institution. If you do not include all transcripts, you will delay your admission to the program.

5. An official transcript from Temple University for any QA/RA courses you have taken. Sorry, but OWLnet or photocopies of your Temple transcript are not accepted. You must submit an official transcript from the Registrar’s Office.

· You may order an official transcript from Temple by calling 215-204-1131. There is a modest charge (currently $6.00). You may also order your Temple transcript via fax. Follow the directions at: http://www.temple.edu/registrar/documents/transcript_form.pdf

6. Two letters of recommendation. We suggest you include one reference from your direct supervisor who indicates that he/she supports your candidacy in the program.

These recommendations can be formal letters on company letter head, or you may use the Graduate School’s standardized form.

7. GRE scores taken within the past 5 years.

If you have completed a master’s degree or higher from an accredited American College or University you may submit a letter to Dr. Canney requesting that the GRE requirement be waived;
• If you have taken MCATs, GMATs, or LSATs within the past five years and those scores meet accepted standards, you may submit a letter requesting that the GRE be waived;
• The current minimum accepted GRE score is 1160 (combined verbal and quantitative on the general test).

The current minimum accepted GMAT score is 630.
The current minimum accepted LSAT score is 160.
The current minimum accepted MCAT score is 30 out of 45.

Please note: the correct code for forwarding GRE scores to Temple University’s QA/RA program is 2906 (Temple's Graduate School), department code 0613 (Pharmaceutical Sciences). The correct code for forwarding GMAT scores to Temple University’s QA/RA program is Code 72S-3T-52 (Fox MBA)

Students with Foreign Academic Credentials:

8. There are additional requirements for students who have received their degrees from foreign schools. For instance, TOEFL (Testing of English as a Foreign Language) scores may be required. (The minimum accepted TOEFL score is 575 for the paper version or 230 for the computer version). In addition, your foreign transcripts may need to be evaluated for equivalency. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies for details: tuspgrad@temple.edu Also refer to our link on International Students: http://www.temple.edu/pharmacy_QARA/international.htm

Special Notes on Applying to the MS:

The QA/RA program has rolling admissions. Applications are reviewed as they come in for the upcoming semester. Please be aware that applications are not considered by the Admissions Committee until all materials have been received. Once you have submitted your application with all of the supporting documents mentioned above, please check Owlnet to see if the materials have been received and recorded, or call Sophon Din in the Office of Graduate Admissions at 215.707.4972 to verify that your file is complete. Please do not make the mistake of waiting several months – then finding out that a transcript was never forwarded or someone forgot to submit a letter of recommendation. The GRE is a required component of your application. The Graduate School will not review your application if the GRE is missing.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: Complete Applications must be received by July 20.

Spring: Complete Applications must be received by December 1.

Summer: Complete Applications must be received by April 1.

Bringing Transfer Credits into the QA/RA Program:

Temple University permits students to bring a maximum of 6 transfer credits (or two courses) into the MS program, but only under the following circumstances:

1. Requests for transfer credits must be made when the student is applying for matriculation into the QA/RA MS program. Under no circumstances can transfer credits be awarded after a student has been officially admitted into the program or is near completion of the degree.

2. All courses being considered for transfer credits must have been taken within the last five years and be from a fully accredited American college or university. Grades in all courses must be "B" quality or greater.

3. The courses being considered for transfer credits must be identical or very similar to courses currently offered in the QA/RA program. It is the student's responsibility to provide sufficient documentation demonstrating this similarity, including an official course description from the school (in an official school catalogue), a copy of course syllabi (clearly depicting topics covered), and copies of tests or other assignments which demonstrate that the work is equivalent to an MS degree in QA/RA. Without this documentation, the request for transfer credits will be denied.

4. Transfer credits cannot be earned from industry workshops or conferences. There are no exceptions to this rule.

5. Students are permitted to take no more than three courses (or 9 credits) in the QA/RA program before formally applying for admission. QA/RA courses taken before matriculation may be considered "transfer credits" since the student is not officially admitted to the program. Therefore, additional transfer credits will not be considered if the student has taken more than three QA/RA courses.

6. Since the MS in QA/RA is a science-based program focusing on QA and RA practices within the pharmaceutical industry, transfer credits in business are not accepted.

7. The Graduate Studies Committee will review the request for transfer credits, based on the materials provided by the student. If the transfer credits are approved, the Committee will write a formal letter to the student. The decision of the Committee is final.

Waiving Requirements in the MS Program:

A maximum of two required courses may be waived in the QA/RA program, but only if you have completed identical courses in QA/RA at another accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. You must have achieved a minimum grade of “B” (3.0 grade points) and provide a syllabus and other pertinent course materials, demonstrating that the course is identical to a requirement offered in the QA/RA MS program. Your request for waiving a required course (Drug Development, Food and Drug Law I, GXPs, IND/NDA Submissions, or Quality Audit) must be made when you submit your application for the MS program. Retroactive requests will not be reviewed or granted. Credit will only be given for academic courses taken within the past five years. The Graduate Studies Committee will send a formal letter indicating whether your request to waive a prerequisite has been formally granted. Students who wish to take Advanced GMPs in lieu of GMPs must demonstrate that they have a minimum of 5 years of active experience in GMPs. An oral exam may be administered to demonstrate that the student is familiar with basic GMPs.

APPLYING TO CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Drug Development Certificate:

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You do not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the four required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Drug Development Certificate and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course and complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Drug Development Certificate to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:

1. The application form:

2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Drug Development Certificate.

Clinical Trial Management Certificate:

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You do not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the five required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Clinical Trial Management Certificate and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course and complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Clinical Trial Certificate to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:

1. The application form:

2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The certificate is not automatically sent to you upon completion of your course work.

After you have finished the five courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) indicating that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed. You must submit the fax at least one month before certificates are issued (early in February, June, and September). Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Clinical Trial Management Certificate.

Substituting Courses:

This certificate was designed by faculty who are actively involved in clinical trials at pharmaceutical companies and health care settings. They selected the courses they felt best meet the needs of professionals in the industry. The five courses are required. Substitutions are not permitted.

Basic Pharmaceutical Development Certificate:

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You do not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the four required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Basic Pharmaceutical Development Certificate and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course and complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Basic Pharmaceutical Development Certificate to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:

1. The application form:

2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The certificate is not automatically sent to you upon completion of your course work.

After you have finished the four required courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed. You must submit the fax at least one month before certificates are issued (early in February, June, and September). Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Basic Pharmaceutical Development Certificate.

Medical Device Certificate:

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the four required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Medical Device Certificate and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course, and you must complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted, and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Medical Device Certificate to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:

1. The application form

2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The certificate is not automatically sent to you upon completion of your course work.

After you have finished the four courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the Graduate Studies office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Medical Device Certificate.

GMPs for the 21st Century
Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034
To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You do not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the five required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course and complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:
1. The application form:
2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The certificate is not automatically sent to you upon completion of your course work.
After you have finished the five required courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed. You must submit the fax at least one month before certificates are issued (early in February, June, and September). Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century.

Certificate in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment
Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034
To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

You do not need to submit an application form before you start taking courses. You may simply complete the five required courses and then submit your application.

If you plan to complete the Certificate in Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment and then apply for the MS in QA/RA, you must submit an MS application as you start your fourth course and complete the MS application by the time you finish that fourth course. By doing so, you will be able to take a fifth course and have those credits apply to the MS (but only if all of your application materials are submitted and it appears you will be accepted into the program.)

You must formally apply to the Certificate in Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment to receive the certificate. This consists of submitting hard copy of the following items to the QA/RA Office:
1. The application form:
2. Photocopies of transcripts from any universities/colleges previously attended.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Certificate in Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment.

Post MS Certificates in Advanced QA/RA

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

These programs are open only to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA or to graduates of other master’s programs by special permission only.

Temple M.S. Students: Once you receive your MS from Temple, your academic file is technically “closed” by the University. If you wish to continue in the Post MS Certificates, you must formally apply before taking any courses (otherwise a “lock” is on your academic file and our staff cannot register you).

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy.

Completed applications should be submitted to:

QA/RA Graduate Program

425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Master’s Students from Other Schools: please write a letter of request to the Assistant Dean (QA/RA Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Ste 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034), indicating which courses you would like to pursue in the certificate and explaining your experience in the pharmaceutical industry. You must include a copy of your resume. Formal permission to pursue the post MS certificate in Advanced QA or RA must be received from the Assistant Dean before the student starts any courses in the Advanced Certificate program. The student must have sufficient industry experience and familiarity with basic QA/RA tenets to pursue an Advanced Certificate. Five courses will be required for the certificate and must be approved in advance.

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office. You must also include copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all other schools you have attended, plus a copy of your resume.

Completed applications should be submitted to:

QA/RA Graduate Program

425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Post MS Certificate in Clinical Trial Management
This program is open only to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA.

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034
To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

Temple M.S. Students: Once you receive your MS from Temple, your academic file is technically “closed” by the University. If you wish to continue in the Post MS in Clinical Trial Management, you must formally apply before taking any courses (otherwise a “lock” is on your academic file and our staff cannot register you).

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

The certificate is not automatically sent to you when you complete your course work.
After you have finished the four courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) indicating that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Advanced Certificate in Clinical Trial Management.

Post Master’s Certificate in Medical Devices
This program is open only to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA or to graduates of other master’s programs by special permission only.

Temple M.S. Students: Once you receive your MS from Temple, your academic file is technically “closed” by the University. If you wish to continue in the Post Master’s Certificate in Medical Devices, you must formally apply before taking any courses (otherwise a “lock” is on your academic file and our staff cannot register you).

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Master’s Students from Other Schools: please write a letter of request to the Assistant Dean (QA/RA Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Ste 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034), indicating that you wish to pursue the Post-Master’s Certificate in Medical Devices and which courses you intend to pursue. Formal permission must be received from the Assistant Dean before the student starts any courses in the Advanced Certificate in Medical Devices.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

The certificate is not automatically sent to you when you complete your course work.
After you have finished the final course, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) indicating that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Advanced Certificate in Medical Devices.

Post MS Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century
This program is open to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA and graduates of other master’s programs.

Temple M.S. Students: Once you receive your MS from Temple, your academic file is technically “closed” by the University. If you wish to continue in the Post Master’s in GMPs for the 21st Century, you must formally apply before taking any courses (otherwise a “lock” is on your academic file and our staff cannot register you).

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

The certificate is not automatically sent to you when you complete your course work.
After you have finished the five courses, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax (267.468.8565) indicating that you are eligible to receive the certificate. The fax must include your name, TUid, courses completed, daytime phone number, and certificate you have completed.

The QA/RA Office issues certificates in early February, June, and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must notify the QA/RA Office by fax at least one month in advance. Otherwise you will have to wait until the next time they are processed. The certificate must be completed within three years. Transfer credits are not accepted towards the Advanced Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century.

Master’s Students from Other Schools: please write a letter of request to the Assistant Dean (QA/RA Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Ste 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034), indicating that you wish to pursue the Post-Master’s Certificate in GMPs for the 21st Century. Formal permission to pursue the certificate must be received from the Assistant Dean before the student starts any courses in the Certificate.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Post MS Certificate in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment
This program is open to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA and graduates of other master’s programs.

Temple M.S. Students: Once you receive your MS from Temple, your academic file is technically “closed” by the University. If you wish to continue in the Post Master’s in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment, you must formally apply before taking any courses (otherwise a “lock” is on your academic file and our staff cannot register you).

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Master’s Students from Other Schools: please write a letter of request to the Assistant Dean (QA/RA Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Ste 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034), indicating that you wish to pursue the Post-Master’s Certificate in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment. Formal permission to pursue the post MS certificate must be received from the Assistant Dean before the student starts any courses in the Advanced Certificate in Global Pharmacovigilance: Benefit-Risk Assessment.

Completed applications should be submitted to:
QA/RA Graduate Program
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Post MS Certificates in Advanced QA/RA

Send your application to: QA/RA Graduate Program, 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034

To check on the status of your Certificate, please contact Ms. Grace Dean at gmdean@temple.edu. Please mention which Certificate you are applying for.

These programs are open only to graduates of Temple’s MS in QA/RA or to graduates of other master’s programs by special permission only.

To apply, you simply need to send hard copy of your application form to the QA/RA Office of Temple University’s School of Pharmacy:

Completed applications should be submitted to:

QA/RA Graduate Program

425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175

Fort Washington, PA 19034

Completed applications should be submitted to:

QA/RA Graduate Program

425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175

Fort Washington, PA 19034