The ATM is pleased to share that registration is open for the Fall 2024 semester of Introduction to Regulatory Affairs, 1 of 2 courses in the Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences Micro-certificate.
The 2024-2025 cycle will be the third consecutive year that the Micro-certificate has been offered, due to popular demand. The ATM is excited to welcome new learners to this engaging program and expand their breadth of knowledge.
British Columbia (BC) has the fastest growing life science sector in Canada, and regulatory expertise is vital to the continued growth of the sector. The UBC Micro-certificate in Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences is tailored to the unique bio-innovation landscape of BC and will equip learners with highly sought-after skills critical for the life sciences, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. The part-time program is delivered and developed by the UBC Academy of Translational Medicine and the UBC Faculty of Medicine in consultation with world leaders in regulatory affairs. It offers a well-rounded, foundational understanding of Canadian and global regulatory systems, processes and stakeholders.
The Regulatory Affairs in the Life Sciences Micro-certificate consists of 2 courses
The first course, Introduction to Regulatory Affairs, provides an overview of the Canadian and global regulatory affairs landscape and its major stakeholders, and covers basic tools for evaluation safety and efficacy, regulatory requirements for clinical trials, and regulatory process pathways for medical devices. Next start date: September 2024 (Register today!)
The second course, Regulatory Sciences and Health Economics, explores the emerging discipline of regulatory science, including real-word evidence, adaptive clinical trial design, patent law, health economics, post-market surveillance and regulatory reform. Next start date: January 2025.
Format & Length
Blended, with instructor-supported real-time online sessions, and an in-person, on-campus workshop for each course (a virtual option using Zoom is available so you can complete the program entirely online). Each of the 2 courses is 10 weeks, with 50 to 70 hours of course work total.
Cost
$1,250 per course, $2,500 for the program (Canadians and permanent residents)
$2,500 per course, $5,000 for the program (international students)
Bursaries
The Academy of Translational Medicine is pleased to offer a limited number of 50% tuition bursaries to eligible learners on a first-come-first-served basis. If interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please send an email to lea.cameron@ubc.ca with the following information:
- Full Name
- Current position
- Degrees held or in progress
- Reason for your interest in the program
If approved for the bursary, we will advise about next steps for registration.
Register today for the Introduction to Regulatory Affairs course starting September 2024!
Full Micro-certificate details are found on here on the UBC Extended Learning website
To access information through the ATM Website, visit the Education page here