Registration for Fall 2026 programs and courses is now open. Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Fall 2026. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the program
Corequisites:
PRA700 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs or co-ordinator permission
This course is an introduction to biopharmaceuticals and the application of biotechnology to produce them. Emphasis is on the regulations affecting the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and how they differ from traditional pharmaceuticals. Topics include: basic principles of biotechnology, large scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing, major differences in the regulatory process between biopharmaceuticals and traditional pharmaceuticals, combination biologics and medical device biologics. Students also explore future technologies employed in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry to develop novel products.
Ancillary fees will be added at checkout and will vary based on the number of courses selected. For details on how the fees are calculated, please refer to ancillary fees for part-time studies.