Post-Professional Certificate
Launch your career in the pharmaceutical industry.
In addition to roles in community settings and health systems, pharmacists play a critical role in the pharmaceutical industry, including medical affairs, clinical research and development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance and health outcomes. A strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is key, and a post-professional certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs from Regis can help propel you forward in your pharmaceutical industry career.
The post-professional certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs develops the foundational skills necessary for the highly-regulated pharmaceutical industry while equipping graduates for the increasingly competitive nature of industry fellowships by focusing on critical thinking, communication skills and drug development as a complex, comprehensive system.
Denny Boyd, Assistant Director of Admissions
Program Format
Online courses
Credits for Completion
12 credit hours
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$1,216 per credit hour
Studies the pharmaceutical industry in the context of the drug development process and the roles that pharmacy-trained professionals can have within the pharmaceutical industry and its associated support services industries.
Introduces students to legal and regulatory practices within the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmacovigilance procedures across the drug development and post-marketing lifespan, regulatory considerations for INDs, NDAs and clinical trials.
Develops each student’s ability become pharmacists focused in the pharmaceutical product research lifecycle through examining a variety of trial designs and processes involved in drug development.
To apply to the Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs post-professional certificate program, you will need:
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
*Students currently enrolled in at least their second year of study (P2) in a Pharm.D. program with good academic standing are also eligible for this certificate program.
Current Regis Pharm.D. students who are interested in pursuing this certificate should contact their academic advisor about their eligibility and enrollment options.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $1,216 per credit hour
Total program credits: 12
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Regis also offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
The post-professional certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs is offered by the School of Pharmacy within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.