Regulatory science addresses the safety and efficacy of new medical products, diagnostics and treatments. Regulatory affairs ensure new products meet the regulations and standards set by governing agencies. This master’s program aligns regulations with science in the lifecycle of medical products. With a regulatory science degree concentration, you’ll have the ability to advance medical care and treatment while ensuring new discoveries adhere to rules and regulations that keep patients safe.
The regulatory science concentration of this clinical research management master’s program emphasizes regulatory affairs and regulatory sciences. In this rigorous program, coursework will include regulatory writing techniques, quality assurance, medical devices and drugs, and pharmaceutical regulation. You’ll also develop your understanding of how to meet regulatory oversight requirements as they relate to the conduct of clinical studies. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have a bachelor's or master's degree. Previous coursework or knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology is highly recommended.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scle is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Graduate admission application and application fee
Official transcripts
Resume or curriculum vitae
Three references
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of six months experience conducting clinical research
The personal statement submitted with your application should be approximately 500 words. You should include your short- and long-term goals, discuss what you wish to get out of this degree program and share your interest in the field of clinical research or regulatory science.
An interview will be scheduled with the applicant shortly after a completed application is received. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency. The online references should be from professional colleagues, supervisors, professors or other professional contacts and should attest to the applicant's academic and leadership experiences.
The applicant's resume or curriculum vitae must show six months of full-time related clinical research work or internship experience. The applicant may be required to submit a job description or internship transcript. Students who do not meet the six-month related work or internship requirement may be eligible for a bridge option. How the bridge option works: Applicants will apply for the degree program as normal. The applicant will be declined admission but may be provisionally accepted if they agree to take three additional courses on the fundamentals of clinical research management. Once the applicant successfully passes those courses, they are accepted into the program and start the core classes. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.