All of Temple’s QA/RA graduate courses meet for 36 hours duringthe semester. They emphasize critical thinking skills, which can bedescribed as the ability to analyze and critique an argument. (What arethe sources? Are they credible? Is the argument well-made or are thereglaring deficiencies and inconsistencies? What is the larger context inwhich the argument is being made? Is the author taking a provincial oruniversal view?)

Critical thinking skills are developed over time. An excellentacademic curriculum should be designed in a way that teaches basicconcepts and principles first, then enables students to apply those skillsas they study more advanced electives.

Temple’s QA/RA program is regarded as the foremost academiccurriculum of its kind in the world. Tuition is set by the University’sBoard of Trustees and is in keeping with Temple’s tradition of qualityeducation at an affordable cost.

The cost of many one-day seminars and non-credit courses isoften $1,500 - $2,000. While they may offer excellent insights intocurrent issues and trends, day-long seminars cannot compare with thein-depth, focused learning provided in Temple’s QA/RA graduate courses,which meet for an entire semester.

Our students aren’t just made familiar with terms and jargon ofthe industry; they achieve a much deeper understanding of why qualitymust be present in every aspect of industry practice, becoming thoroughlyfamiliar with pertinent regulations at the national and international levels.This depth of learning can only be achieved by participating in a seriesof courses that build upon one another over time.

Our graduates attest to the excellence of our program. Theycontinue to be leaders in their companies and organizations. Approxi-mately 125 students receive the MS in QA/RA from Temple Universityeach year. We welcome you to join this elite group to help shape theindustry and government agencies in the 21st century.

Quality Education at an Affordable Cost

QA/RA Graduate Program | Temple University School of Pharmacy425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175 | Fort Washington, PA 19034

Phone: 267.468.8560 | Fax: 267.468.8565Email: qara@temple.edu | www.temple.edu/pharmacy_QARA

QA/RA Graduate Program | Temple University School of Pharmacy425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175 | Fort Washington, PA 19034

Phone: 267.468.8560 | Fax: 267.468.8565Email: qara@temple.edu | www.temple.edu/pharmacy_QARA

Tuition and Fees(Rates effective August 1, 2014)

Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs ProgramTuition for all pharmaceutics courses offered through the QA/RAgraduate program is as follows as of August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015:

$3,003 for Pennsylvania residents(for a three credit course)

$3,801 for non-residents(for a three credit course)

Special note: Tuition in the 2014 - 2015 academic year will remain the same as 2013 - 2014 rates.

In addition, all students, regardless of location, are assessed a University Services Fee based on the number of credits taken:

Fall & Spring Summer

1 - 4.9 credits $122 $ 77

5 - 8.9 credits $249 $132

9+ credits $345 $173

The University Services Fee defrays the enormous cost of providing computer services to allTemple students, regardless of location.   It covers the cost of

• providing free Adobe Connect or WebEx licenses to all QA/RA students;• maintaining TUportal, Temple's online academic services for students;• maintaining QA/RA homepages;• helping to defray the cost of videoconferencing;• providing 24-hour computer service to students through Temple’s HELP line (215.204.8000) or help@temple.edu);• providing free TUmail to students;• providing on-line access to the vast holdings of Temple’s library; • maintaining the TUid system which eliminates the use of social security numbers, enhancing security against identity theft.

Please register early to guarantee your spot in a class. Sorry, but if you register after the official registration period, youwill incur a $100 late registration fee.  In addition, if you do not pay your bill by the due date, the University will alsoimpose a $60 late fee.  Please register in a timely manner and pay your bill by the due date to avoid these penalties.Questions? Call 267.468.8560.