Graduate Certificate – Regulatory Affairs (1562)

The Regulatory Affairs Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips students with the specialized technical, strategic, and quality management skills required across regulated industries. The curriculum covers domestic and international regulatory requirements governing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, food products, and natural health products.

Through hands-on experiential learning, students gain practical expertise in building Quality Management Systems (QMS), executing regulatory submissions, conducting audits, and developing compliance strategies across the product lifecycle.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for specialized regulatory roles, including:

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Analyst

• Compliance Officer

• Quality Assurance Specialist

• Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy Associate

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.