Applied Drug Development Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development
Is this program right for you?
Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical employers have identified a need for professionals who have an understanding of all phases of drug development. The Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development is designed to prepare you to succeed in the field, while giving you a competitive edge in a rapidly growing industry.
- 100% online program can be completed in just 2 semesters
- Successful completion of the courses within the certificate program can be applied to UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development master’s degree program
- This certificate uses real-world problems and coursework that will prepare you for a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
Education that works for you
Earn your online certificate in Applied Drug Development in just 2 semesters, and gain the skills you need to stay competitive in your pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical career.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development
Commitment
2 semesters
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
12 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: May 31, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: May 31, 2026
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Applied Drug Development Capstone
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What you’ll learn
The Applied Drug Development Capstone Certificate program immerses you in the intricacies of drug development. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the landscape, navigate the regulatory process, and develop essential skills to bring new drugs to market.
- The drug development process
- Working in a regulated environment
- Pharmaceutical economics
- Project management
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Deadline: 04/30/25
Tuition
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Credits
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Modality
Accelerated, Hybrid
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Deadline: 09/01/25
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