Graduate Certificate in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
Graduate Certificate in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
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Overview
This innovative program prepares the student for working in the highly regulated medical industry in the specialized area of Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance.
Upon completion of the Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance certificate program, students will be able to:
- Be knowledgeable in laws, regulations, and guidelines related to drug safety and pharmacovigilance principles
- Outline the product development process for medical products
- Locate information necessary in their role as drug safety and pharmacovigilance professionals
- Describe the pre-approval and approval requirements for the safety of new products, including the maintenance of those products after marketing through pharmacovigilance systems
- Be familiar with the complex interaction between regulatory requirements and development processes for new products.
- Apply established principles of the submission process that regulatory authorities use to evaluate new medical product applications Be familiar with safety signal monitoring and detection technologies
Mission Statement
The Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Certificate Program equips professionals to lead and manage all aspects of drug safety, including liaising with regulatory authorities, supporting strategic business activities, and ensuring compliance with FDA adverse event reporting systems and signal detection approaches.
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Accreditations
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Admissions
Credit and Transfer
Total Hours Required to Earn a Graduate Certificate in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance: 17 (credit hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: N/A
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Admission Requirements
To apply to the Graduate Certificate in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Program, students not currently enrolled at UGA must apply to the UGA Graduate School. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required, and preference will be given to those with degrees in sciences, healthcare, or engineering. Additional preference will be given to applicants employed in the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology industries, or related fields.
Entrance exams are not required but can be submitted.
Follow the detailed Application Checklist below.
Application Checklist
- Application – Submit online to the Graduate School Admissions. Application fee: $75 Domestic / $100 International
- Select Campus – Online
- Select Intended Program – CERG, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (College of Pharmacy) [CERT_2DSP]
- Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
- Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School through the application system.
- Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
- Letters of Recommendation – Submit two letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.
International Applicants – must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: November 1
International Applicants
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: October 15
Cost
Tuition rates and student fees may change each year.
Based on the 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid $12,546 in tuition. Reference this sheet to identify the current credit hour rate for your program of interest.
Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition.
This program is an E-Rate program, so choose “yes” for the E-Rate line item within the calculator.
Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $411 per semester.
Potential additional costs include:
- Textbooks
- Exam proctoring fees
- Technology upgrades
The complete cost of attendance can be found at https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/.
Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section).
Technology Requirements
- Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
- High-speed internet access.
Curriculum
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Program Structure
The program plan is ideal for working professionals and consists of 17 semester credit hours, delivered online.
Courses
| Course | Title | Credit |
| PHAR 6010E | Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Device Industries | 4 |
| PHRM 7230E | Ethical Issues in Research | 3 |
| PHAR 6140E | Overview of Drug Safety Throughout Medical Product Lifecycle | 4 |
| PHAR 6310E | Good Clinical Practice Regulations for Drugs, Biologic Products, and Medical Devices | 3 |
| PHAR 7100E | Biostatistical Applications for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries | 3 |
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Contact Information
Contact us using the request for information form or call 706-542-7948.