Master in Drug Regulatory Affairs (MSc) – Distance Learning

The University of Nicosia started the first medical program in Cyprus in 2011 by offering the St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate-entry program. The University is the largest private university, and the first medical school, in Cyprus, which is also ranked one of the safest countries in the world for students. The university attracts a large number of international students from around the world each year due to its numerous Health degree program offerings. The Medical School at the University of Nicosia encourages students to take part in scientific activities as an extracurricular activity. The priority research fields include brain health, cancer biology, regenerative medicines, and infectious diseases.

Programme Profile

The MSc in Drug Regulatory Affairs is an international programme focusing on the regulation of medicinal, biological and biotechnological products, as well as on the regulation of medical devices and herbal medicinal products. The programme targets individuals involved in the regulatory and legislative areas of the pharmaceutical industry, employees in healthcare and biotech companies, regulatory bodies, but also individuals who aspire for a career in the aforementioned industries.

Candidates will gain comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the procedures related to the application, registration and approval of drugs , biological and biotechnological products. This will qualify them as specialists in the entire process of drug registration from the initial stages of discovery to the final approval and post marketing surveillance.

Graduates of the programme will be qualified to advise and get involved in professional groups in the development process surrounding the regulatory and statutory requirements governing drug registration. The programme also offers the opportunity for ongoing professional development of individuals already employed in the field at a junior level.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the program are to get a thorough understanding of the many aspects of the regulatory structure and process, and be able to apply regulations correctly and effectively.

In order to achieve these objectives, topics that will be taught include: The principles of drug discovery and drug development EU regulation and legislation EU regulatory procedures Marketing authorization applications Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Pharmaceutical quality Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Non-clinical development Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Clinical development Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Quality management The future directions in global pharmaceutical and health economics and their implications for product development and evaluation The documentation and data requirements for submission to regulatory authorities covering the diverse stages of the product development process.

Implementation and evaluation of improvements in performance drawing on innovative or best practice Regulatory, project management and business planning strategies of relevance to the approval process of regulated products Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance and Role of Pharmacoepidemiology Regulatory Affairs οf medical devices Market pricing and reimbursement The legal directives and ethical considerations for development, commercialization and marketing of products for clinical use.

Career Prospects

Regulatory professionals are employed in industry, government or independent regulatory bodies, consulting companies, or academia, and are involved in the regulation of a wide range of products, including: Human Medicinal Products Biopharmaceuticals Medical Devices Veterinary Products Herbal Medicinal Products They ensure products adhere to all regulatory requirements throughout all phases of product development and market life.

Our graduates can assume regulatory positions such as: Regulatory affairs associate/specialist Regulatory affairs consultant Regulatory affairs manager Compliance specialist/officer Clinical research associate Clinical trial manager Medical writer Access to Further Studies Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree) Note: The program offers a thesis and non thesis option.

In the non thesis option, two elective courses must be completed instead of the thesis. In some countries and/or institutions, a master without a thesis may not be recognized. If you choose to pursue the non thesis option it is advised that you check with your country’s regulations for the acceptability/recognition of a master without a thesis. For further clarifications you can contact the program coordinator.

• Human Medicinal Products Biopharmaceuticals Medical Devices Veterinary Products Herbal Medicinal Products They ensure products adhere to all regulatory requirements throughout all phases of product development and market life. Our graduates can assume regulatory positions such as: Regulatory affairs associate/specialist Regulatory affairs consultant Regulatory affairs manager Compliance specialist/officer Clinical research associate Clinical trial manager Medical writer Access to Further Studies Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree) Note: The program offers a thesis and non thesis option. In the non thesis option
• two elective courses must be completed instead of the thesis. In some countries and/or institutions
• a master without a thesis may not be recognized. If you choose to pursue the non thesis option it is advised that you check with your country’s regulations for the acceptability/recognition of a master without a thesis. For further clarifications you can contact the program coordinator.

Over 20,000 students from 80+ nationalities have chosen Mandarin House as their Chinese language school and our expertise and reputation in helping students achieve their Chinese goals is second-to-none.

We are proud to have won international awards, reached the strictest quality accreditation standards and to have employed only the best teachers and staff who are all dedicated to one thing: ensuring you learn Chinese as fast and efficient as possible.

2014 is our tenth year of Mandarin teaching! Our mission remains the same; we want to ensure you learn Mandarin on your terms, quickly and efficiently.

Our Awards

Sometimes it can be hard to take something at face value in China and difficult to tell whether a school is speaking the truth or simply just speaking empty words. Talk is cheap and by making the claim to be China’s premier Chinese language school we feel obliged to share some of the recognitions and awards we have received from within China and internationally.

One of our proudest achievements has been the recognition we have received from voting language study abroad agencies and organisations for the ‘World Language Provider Star Award’ as awarded by Study Travel Magazine. In 2008 we were nominated as the first and to-date only Chinese language school and have since been nominated a further 5 times culminating in being awarded the top prize for the category in 2009 and 2013.

Our Expertise

Established in 2004, Mandarin House is a pioneer of the Chinese language industry and was established to provide a more personal, flexible alternative to universities.

Mandarin House was the first private Chinese school in China to:

• Develop its own structured, holistic curriculum based on the fundamental principle of providing real-life Chinese communication training.
• Offer junior courses including China’s first summer camps and self-developed junior curriculum also focused on real-life Chinese.
• Introduce the widely accepted operation model for group class programs seen in private schools across China today.
• Be internationally quality accredited by IALC
• Be shortlisted and also the first to win LTM’s World Language Provider of the Year.
• Host a major international language abroad conference.

10 Reasons to Choose MH

We are in constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our schools. Here are 10 reasons why you should make Mandarin House your first choice to learn Chinese.

1. Internationally Accredited by IALC – the ONLY school in China to have our quality recognized in this way.
2. Established in 2004 and one of the first private Mandarin Schools in China, we have helped over 20,000 foreign students from 80+ nationalities to speak Mandarin.
3. Recognized by Hanban as an Official HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Centre.
4. Qualified and experienced teachers. All are degree qualified, bilingual, comprehensively trained and have an average of 5,000 Chinese teaching hours experience.
5. Self-developed teaching curriculum. Regularly updated and revised, designed by our former best teachers and is in line with both HSK & European CEFR.
6. A wide range of programs for 14 levels of Chinese, small group classes, private tutoring, business specialized Chinese, HSK exam preparation, Chinese teacher training, internship and junior summer programs.
7. Great Student Life. Facebook, alumni networks and fun, cultural activities organised every week such as Chinese cooking, calligraphy, city tours, kung fu and much, much more.
8. A range of quality accommodation options – homestay, private studio apartments and shared apartments
9. Central, modern locations right in the heart of central Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and London with spacious, clean and dedicated facilities.
10. Friendly, professional service staff welcoming and helping you to settle in to China. They also give you a chance to further your Chinese outside the classroom!