How to ApplyÌýÌý

The Validation Science Certificate is part of 51¶¯Âþ’s RA and QA graduate program. To earn this certificate, students must successfully complete the five courses with an overall B average and formally apply for the certificate.

Certificate of CompletionÌýÌý

To receive the certificate and letter of completion, students must submit the following materials.Ìý

  • Photocopies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, including 51¶¯Âþ transcripts for RA and QA courses completedÌý(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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The RA and QA office issues certificates in early February, JuneÌýand 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 semestersÌýÌý

If you miss the deadline, you will need to wait until the next processing period. It takes 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.