Program Overview (online, part-time only)

Offering a comprehensive graduate certificate in Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls (CMC), this graduate certificate program is designed to equip professionals with specialized knowledge and regulatory expertise essential for the medical products industry. The 14-credit hour curriculum encompasses critical courses such as Good Manufacturing Practice, Process Control and Process Validation, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, and Submission Requirements for the quality module (CMC) to regulatory authorities. These courses are crucial for preparing a workforce ready to excel as Regulatory Affairs CMC professionals.

The program offers a flexible delivery method that combines online instruction with occasional live sessions. As part of UGA’s International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Program, the CMC certificate provides graduate credit courses that can also be applied towards a master’s degree in pharmacy with an emphasis in Regulatory Sciences (with additional application materials and considerations).

·         Pharmaceuticals

·         Biologics

·         Combination Products

·         International Regulations

The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Graduate Certificate Program prepares professionals to support drug product development, applying Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality by Design principles while navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance throughout the medical product lifecycle.