How to Apply

The Certificate in Generic Drugs is part of Temple University’s graduate program in regulatory affairs and auality assurance. It does not require the completion of the GRE.  

To earn the Certificate in Generic Drugs, students must successfully complete the five required courses with an overall B average and formally apply for the certificate.  

Certificate of Completion

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

  • Application form 

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

  • Notice of Completion 

These items must be mailed to the following address.  

Temple University School of Pharmacy  
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program  
425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175  
Fort Washington, PA 19034  

Phone: 267-468-8560   
Fax: 267-468-8565   
EmailQARA@temple.edu   
Websitepharmacy.temple.edu/raqa    

Certificates are not automatically conferred when students complete all 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 all courses. Photocopies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be included.   

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.  

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

  • May 15 for certificates earned in the previous spring semester  

  • 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 us.