CAS HES-SO in Clinical, Regulatory and Quality Affairs for Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostic (CARAQA)
31.07.2026
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The CARAQA training is structured around three areas: Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance – CA/RA/QA. Understanding and connecting these is essential for professionals in the field. As this landscape is still very dynamic and the requirements set by the European Commission are constantly evolving, the content of the program will be continuously adapted to reflect the current needs and challenges of the medical device and in vitro diagnostics industry.
The programme will start in automn 2026. It takes place at Campus Biotech, in Geneva. Lessons are every Friday, with a break during Christmas and New Year, and lasts until spring 2027.
The programme ends with a final written exam and the writing and presentation of an individual thesis. The subject of the thesis is a complete CA/RA/QA study of a medical device or IVD device according to guidelines set out in the programme. The device can be chosen individually by each participant and can be related to his/her professional activities. The thesis is written in English.
Informations
- Registration deadline: Coming soon
- Start of the course: Automn 2026
- Organization: 27 days – 7 months + Thesis 2 months
- Studies fees: CHF 8’600.- + CHF 200.- (non-refundable registration fee)
- Place: Campus Biotech, Geneva
- Credits: 15 ECTS-Credits