Regulatory Affairs - Sciences

Overview

Graduates from  Regulatory Affairs - Sciences program at Algonquin College are well positioned for a variety of entry-level employment opportunities in the regulatory affairs sector. Positions may include but are not restricted to regulatory affairs officers, associates, analysts and consultants, regulatory compliance officers and consultants, and quality assurance specialists and administrators in the various regulated industries. 

Quick Facts:

• The regulation of products in industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, food, industrial chemical and agrochemical is of international concern. The resulting increase in regulation has driven the demand for qualified individuals in regulatory affairs.
• With a focus on protecting the safety of people and the environment, professionals in this field have a positive impact on the public good.

Understand the regulatory environment in Canada, including the socioeconomic aspects of:

• regulations across industries
• how to interpret and apply regulations
• how to develop and manage regulatory submissions.
• Learn project management and communications skills, and assess regulatory compliance and the frameworks that govern processes and products.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. 

• Depending on the type of prior industry experience and credentials held, graduates may rise into positions with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Employment may be found in organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors.