Sterile Process Manufacturing Post-master’s Certificate

Students have the option to complete a post-master’s curriculum in sterile process manufacturing in Temple’s School of Pharmacy, offered through the school’s RA and QA graduate program. 

This post-master’s certificate requires the completion of coursework focused on the regulations and quality processes that are unique to sterile products. To apply for this 15-credit program, applicants must hold a master’s degree in a pharmacy-related field and a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics or related discipline.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the post-master’s certificate, students will understand the

• routes and types of administration of sterile products;

• regulations, processes and unique considerations involved with sterile parenteral products;

• manufacturing and facility requirements for the design and production of sterile products;

• validation and compliance specifications for sterile products; and

• methods used for sterilization, including regulatory requirements for thermal, gaseous, radiation, filtration and aseptic processing.