Bioscience Regulatory Assurance Technologist TCC
Program Description (Major Code: BR41)
The Bioscience Regulatory Assurance Technologist certificate will familiarize students with regulatory principles in bioscience and serve as an introduction to laboratory procedures common in quality management bioscience laboratories. Applicants include individuals interested in changing careers and persons already working in the regulatory assurance industry. The program focuses on not only the regulatory system in the United States, but also the global trends towards international regulatory systems.
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may work in governmental positions during regulatory monitoring and enforcement while others may work in private industry on the compliance side of the assurance field.
Salary Potential: Minimum: $32,000
Program Additional Fees (Cost are estimated and are subject to change): Books & Supplies: $1,500 and Uniform: $100.00
Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens. These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Course Outline
Curriculum
General Education Courses (3 Credits)
Non General Education Courses (6 Credits)
Occupational Courses (15 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits
Estimated Program Cost: $3,504