Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance (BQRC)

Accelerate your pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology career with our tailored program. Delve into drug development, regulations, and quality management, mastering quality, productivity, and molecular aspects of drug production. In a flexible online format across three semesters, earn nine credits in just 12 months, boosting your career without sacrificing personal or professional obligations.

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Overview
Discover if the Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance graduate certificate is right for you.

Fast-track your career in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotech with our tailored program. Learn biotech innovation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

Dive into drug development, regulatory practices, and quality management. This flexible program combines online and in-person courses. Students complete nine credits in 12 months balancing career growth with personal commitments.

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number of credits required
$1,000
Cost per credit hour (In-State Residents)
$1,030
Cost per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

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Program Specifics

Learn more about the Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance graduate certificate

The Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance Graduate Certificate consists of three semesters of ongoing faculty contact through online platforms and in-person contact at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. Complete the nine required credit hours in just 12 months while balancing your professional and personal commitments.

  • Drug Development
  • Good Regulatory Practices
  • Quality Management, Audits and Inspections


Save time and money with a Purdue graduate certificate. A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.

Career Outcomes

149,915
Unique Job Postings
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projected growth
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Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

The top job titles for those with a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance (BQRC) are as follows: Drug Inspector, Global Quality Assurance Auditor, Production Pharmacist, Regulatory Specialist, Medical Writer, Quality Control Manager and Laboratory Scientist.

Top Industries

The top industries for those with a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance (BQRC) are: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

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