Grow your skills, stay competitive

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Career-focused stackable grad-level certificate

In UW–Madison’s Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development program, you’ll boost your knowledge, skills and professional practice across the lifecycle of drug development, manufacturing and ongoing safety management. This graduate level certificate includes selected courses from UW–Madison’s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development program and is ideal for students who wish to enter or advance in the pharmaceutical and/or bio-pharmaceutical industries.

Earn your graduate-level certificate from the 9th-ranked¹ School of Pharmacy

With a Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, you’ll:

¹ U.S. News & World Report, 2024

  • Gain skills and knowledge that fill the gap between entry-level staff and research scientists in professional and technical pharmaceutical jobs in all markets
  • Continue working full time as you prepare for career advancement, with our flexible, 100% online program design
  • Stack your earned graduate-level certificate credits into a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development, whenever you’re ready to pursue your master’s
  • Learn exactly what you need to succeed—this career-focused program is designed in partnership with industry leaders who complement core material with real-world experience
  • Get scientific and professional insights from world-class faculty dedicated to helping you meet ever-changing industry needs
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Enjoy an advantage in a rapidly growing job market

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for chemical and biological scientist/technician positions in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries is projected to grow at 11% and 7% respectively by 2028. Your Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development from the world-class University of Wisconsin–Madison instantly sets you apart from other applicants in this in-demand field.

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Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development

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Format

100% online

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Timeline

Part-time program
Complete in 1–4 years

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Tuition

12 graduate credits
$1,500 per credit

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Start

Fall and spring