Food Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Post Master's Certificate Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
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Main Subject Area

Pharmacy and PharmacologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students have the option to complete a post-master’s curriculum in food regulatory affairs and quality assurance in Temple’s School of Pharmacy, offered through the school’s RA and QA graduate program. 


This post-master’s certificate requires the completion of coursework focusing on the regulatory and quality practices of food and food medicines. To apply for this 15-credit program, applicants must hold a master’s degree in a pharmacy-related field and a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics or a health-related discipline.


Learning Objectives


Upon completion of the post-master’s certificate, students will become


  • knowledgeable and conversant in key regulatory practices that prepare them for supervisory and managerial positions in the food industry or better prepare them for positions in the pharmaceutical industry with food-related products;
  • fluent in discussing the basics of food quality practices, including good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and preventive control and hazard/risk analysis;
  • knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory requirements involved in a food company’s processing activities;
  • capable of identifying the key regulatory agencies—in addition to the FDA, the EPA and the USDA—involved in food quality assurance and regulation, being familiar with their roles, responsibilities and missions; and
  • fluent in knowing where to find the latest FDA regulatory changes in the food industry so they can respond quickly to new regulatory and quality trends and developments.


Explore the Program


Learn more about the Food Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Certificate program, including information about how to apply and the program’s requirements.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students have the option to complete a post-master’s curriculum in food regulatory affairs and quality assurance in Temple’s School of Pharmacy, offered through the school’s RA and QA graduate program. 


This post-master’s certificate requires the completion of coursework focusing on the regulatory and quality practices of food and food medicines. To apply for this 15-credit program, applicants must hold a master’s degree in a pharmacy-related field and a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics or a health-related discipline.


Learning Objectives


Upon completion of the post-master’s certificate, students will become


  • knowledgeable and conversant in key regulatory practices that prepare them for supervisory and managerial positions in the food industry or better prepare them for positions in the pharmaceutical industry with food-related products;
  • fluent in discussing the basics of food quality practices, including good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and preventive control and hazard/risk analysis;
  • knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory requirements involved in a food company’s processing activities;
  • capable of identifying the key regulatory agencies—in addition to the FDA, the EPA and the USDA—involved in food quality assurance and regulation, being familiar with their roles, responsibilities and missions; and
  • fluent in knowing where to find the latest FDA regulatory changes in the food industry so they can respond quickly to new regulatory and quality trends and developments.


Explore the Program


Learn more about the Food Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Certificate program, including information about how to apply and the program’s requirements.

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