How to ApplyÌý

The Certificate in Biologics and Biosimilars: Manufacturing is part of 51¶¯Âþ’s . It does not require the GRE. To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete all courses with an overall B average and formally apply for the certificate.ÌýÌý

Certificate of Completion

To receive the certificate and letter of completion, the following materials must be submitted.Ìý

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  • Photocopies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from any schools previously attended, including 51¶¯Âþ’s RA and QA program (copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not required)

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These items must be mailed to the following address.ÌýÌý

51¶¯Âþ School of PharmacyÌý
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate ProgramÌý
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175Ìý
Fort Washington, PA 19034Ìý

Phone: 267-468-8560 Ìý
Fax: 267-468-8565 Ìý
Email: QARA@temple.edu Ìý
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Certificates are not automatically conferred when students complete the required courses. Students must formally apply and must also forward the Notice of Completion either by mail or fax to the RA and QA office (267-468-8565) indicating that they have finished the required courses. Photocopies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be included.Ìý

The RA and QA office issues certificates in early February, June and September. In order to receive your certificate in one of those months, you must submit all required materials (listed above) by the following deadlines.Ìý

  • Jan. 15 for certificates earned in the previous fall semesterÌý

  • May 15 for certificates earned in the previous spring semesterÌý

  • Aug. 20 for certificates earned during the summer semesters

If you miss the deadline, you will need to wait until the next processing period. It takes the RA and QA office approximately six weeks to process certificates. If you have not received your certificate by Feb. 28, June 30 or Sept. 30, please contact the RA and QA office.