Diploma in Regulatory Affaris

Are you considering the Regulatory Affairs Diploma?

Committing to eight courses in a row can seem overwhelming. You’ve probably got enough on your plate already – work, family, friends, exercise … And to be honest, it is a stretch, but here is why you should do it anyway and what will get you through.

We have interviewed one of our former students. Anders Gerner Petersen, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Merck Group, worked his way to the diploma and now benefits from the knowledge it gave him.

This is his advice: 

 
Why you should do it

• Important knowledge that you can apply directly
• Relevant course material you can draw upon moving forward
• Improved job satisfaction by having the “big picture”
• Relevant for your career and future career moves

What will get you through

• Make sure to have some experience from the field before your start
• Involve the people close to you – you will need time to study
• Plan wisely – two or three modules tops each year

Anders completed his RA-diploma over 10 years ago. In retrospect, he can look back and see how much of a positive impact the studies had in his career:

“For me, being new in the field back then, picking up new knowledge and getting the “big picture” had a very positive impact on my job satisfaction. Over the years, it has been an important asset in my career moves and definitely helped me pursue my job aspirations,” Anders explains.

Set time aside 

Even if Anders recalls long hours buried in books, he would do it again without a doubt. His advice is to have some practical experience to make the theory relatable and to carve out a couple of weekends for uninterrupted studying for each module. He advises that two modules per year is manageable.

Having small kids at the time, Anders made sure to have his wife’s support: “What worked for us was taking time away. For each module, I allocated a couple of weekends and took time away from the family,” Anders remembers.

Learn more about the Regulatory Affairs Diploma

Our diploma in Regulatory Affairs provides you with up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of the most important theoretical and practical aspects of regulatory issues related to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. You will gain an understanding of the entire ‘regulatory affairs cycle’ from molecule to marketing authorization and maintenance.

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