Overview

Graduates from Regulatory Affairs - Sciences (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) 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.

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Depending on the type of prior industry experience and credentials held, graduates may rise into positions with increasing levels of responsibility.
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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Management
Governance and Policy Instruments
Regulation Theory
Regulation Design
Scientific Communication for Public Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pembroke, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Political Science View 107 other Bachelors in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
IELTS -International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of Reading: 6.0; Listening: 6.0; Speaking: 6.0; Writing: 6.5; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 90, with the minimum in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 24l OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

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Tuition Fees

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17736 CAD / year

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6326 CAD / year

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Scholarships Information

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