Drug Product Development Certificate
Professional certificate
Is this program right for you?
Success in the pharmaceutical industry depends on a broad and thorough knowledge of drug development, opening the door to better and more informed collaboration. The Drug Product Development Certificate Program at UW–Madison provides a comprehensive and practical look at the way today’s drugs are developed.
- Core courses provide an overview of the drug development process, physiochemical characterization, preformulation, formulation and various aspects of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)
- Electives allow you to choose a topic that is relevant to your interests or responsibilities
- Courses are taught by top faculty or successful industry experts
Education that works for you
Early- to mid-career professionals at pharmaceutical firms can move ahead in their careers by broadening their understanding of the drug development process with UW–Madison’s Drug Product Development Certificate Program.
Program type
Professional certificate
Degree/Certificate
Drug Product Development Certificate
Commitment
1-4 years
Tuition
$6,000
Credits
100+ hours of training in three core courses and at least one elective
Admission terms
Enrollees must complete the program in under five years
Supports F-1 Visa
No
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Program requirements
Application materials required
April 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Register now →What you’ll learn
Navigate the complexities of drug development from concept to creation with the Drug Product Development program. Through coursework in the drug development pipeline and hands-on experience, you’ll gain expertise in project management, formulation development and experimental design to effectively contribute to drug development at every stage.
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- Project team management
- Drug development process
- Developing preclinical formulations
- Experimental strategies
- Physiochemical characterization
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