Graduate Certificate in Validation, Compliance and Quality (VCQ) in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This four-course graduate certificate is designed for individuals who work or aspire to work in validation, compliance, or quality functions in industries driven by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, cosmetics, and personal care product manufacturers. Students learn approaches to process validation, qualification of equipment, utilities, facilities, analytical methods, cleaning validation, etc., as well as quality-related concepts and methods, and regulatory compliance issues in the global environment.

Applicants to any graduate program at Stevens are required to have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
A complete application includes the following:
Online application
Two letters of recommendation
Official college transcripts from all institutions attended (both undergraduate and graduate) with proof of degree
Resume/CV (School of Business only)
Personal Statement (required for all full-time applicants)
IELTS: 6
Paper-based TOEFL: 547
Internet-based TOEFL: 74