Qualifications

TOPRA provides a full range of postgraduate qualifications, offered in conjunction with the University of Hertfordshire


Take the first step by signing up to the MSc Regulatory Affairs programme, choosing the qualification that is most suitable for your current circumstances, work commitments and career aspirations. This part-time programme is fully flexible with the MSc taking up to six years to complete so you can take the course at your own pace and pay as you go.

Postgraduate Certificate Regulatory Affairs

    • Choose any four modules with assessments

    Postgraduate Diploma Regulatory Affairs (Medicines or Medical Devices)

    • Choose 8 modules, of which 6 must be from the pathway you are majoring in

    MSc Regulatory Affairs (Medicines) or MSc Regulatory Affairs (Medical Devices)   

    • Choose 8 modules as above and then include a final dissertation project, which can be aligned with your company’s needs.

    All modules are also run as standalone Masterclasses. You can sign up for your academic qualification immediately before your first module or after your first Masterclass.

    Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and you will be asked to provide evidence of this. Once accepted onto the course all students of the MSc must attend in person and not online. 

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    Veronica Lipucci Di Paola Completing the full pathways MSc in Regulatory Affairs (Medicines) is a real satisfaction for professionals like me who love their job and work with passion in the pharmaceutical environment. TOPRA MSc is an extraordinary opportunity for professionals working in the sector to expand their regulatory knowledge not only at European level but also internationally. I would definitely recommend it.”  
    – Veronica Lipucci Di Paola, MSc

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    Study for a PhD

    Eligible postgraduates now have the opportunity to join TOPRA’s PhD Regulatory Affairs programme, also run with the University of Hertfordshire.

    Find out more


    Module schedule

    The following table outlines the scheduling for all MSc modules taking place in the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

    UH Code
    Module Number Module Name Course Start Date Course End Date Venue
    Modules 2026/2027
    7FHH2018 9 Registration of Biological, Biotechnology and Advanced Therapy Products  08/09/2026  10/09/2026 TOPRA Office
    7FHH2027 17  Regulatory Strategy in the Post-Market Phase 06/10/2026  08/10/2026 TOPRA Office
     7FHH2009 Overview of EU Regulatory Affairs    03/11/2026  05/11/2026    Vienna
    7FHH2011 2 Regulatory Strategy for a New Active Substance: Nonclinical Development  18/11/2026 20/11/2026 TOPRA Office
    7FHH2015 6  Regulatory Strategy: From Development to the Market Place 01/12/2026  03/12/2026  TOPRA Office
    7FHH1139
    1 Strategic Planning in Regulatory Affairs 12/01/2027   14/01/2027 TOPRA Office
    7FHH2026  16  Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance for Medical Devices  26/01/2027   28/01/2027  TOPRA Office
     7FHH2005 23  The EU Paediatrics Regulation  16/03/2027  18/03/2027  TOPRA Office
     7FHH2009 Overview of EU Regulatory Affairs  27/04/2027  29/04/2027   TBC
     7FHH2022 22   Regulatory Requirements for Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapies  11/05/2027 13/05/2027  TOPRA Office
     7FHH2023 13  Principles of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs     08/06/2027 10/06/202 TOPRA Office
     7FHH2013 Regulatory Strategy for a New Active Substance: Global Clinical Development   22/06/2027 24/06/2027   TBC 
    7FHH2021   12  Data Management and Digitalisation in Regulatory Affairs  20/07/2027 22/07/2027  TOPRA Office

    *This schedule is subject to minor changes.
    Visit our Masterclasses page to see which modules are currently open for registration.