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.

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    Module schedule

    The following table outlines the scheduling for all MSc modules taking place in 2025.

    Modules 2025
    UH Code
    Module Number Module Name Course Start Date Course End Date Module Leader
     7FHH2011 2 Regulatory Strategy for a New Active Substance: Nonclinical Development 11/02/2025 13/02/2025 Lesley Reeve
    7FHH2016 7 Regulatory Strategy for Established Active Substances 01/04/2025 03/04/2025 Orlaith Ryan
    Eva Kopecna
    7FHH2009 0 Overview of EU and UK Regulatory Affairs 15/04/2025 17/04/2025 Sacha Lynch
    Grzegorz Kojro
    7FHH2005 23 The EU Paediatrics Regulation 12/05/2025  14/05/2025 Evie Mengou
    7FHH2023 13  Principles of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs 16/06/2025 18/06/2025 Richard Vincins
    7FHH2031 21 US Regulation of Medical Devices 23/07/2025 25/07/2025 Richard Vincins
    7FHH2006 24 The Regulatory Environment in the Middle East and North Africa  30/07/2025  01/08/2025 Farida Alayan
    7FHH2024 14 Design, Development and Certification of Medical Devices
    08/09/2025 10/09/1015 Jason Collins
    Helen Erwood
    7FHH2022 22 Regulatory Requirements for Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapies 16/09/2025 18/09/2025 Daniel Rabbie
    7FHH2007 25 The Regulatory Environment in South/East Asia 07/10/2025 09/10/2025 Natasha Bankowski
    7FHH2029 19 Regulation of In vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices 20/10/2025   22/10/2025 Nancy Consterdine
    Stuart Angell
    7FHH2009 0 Overview of EU and UK Regulatory Affairs 04/11/2025 06/11/2025 Sacha Lynch
    Grzegorz Kojro
    7FHH2019 10 Leadership and Strategic Management in Regulatory Affairs 10/11/2025 12/11/2025 Eva Kopecna
    7FHH2021 12 Data Management and Digitalisation in Regulatory Affairs 18/11/2025 20/11/2025 Peter Embley
    7FHH2030 20 Regulation of Electrical, Electronic and Software Devices 02/12/2025 04/12/2025 Richard Vincins

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