Overview

The Regulatory Affairs programme at the University of Georgia provides a comprehensive education in the legal and scientific frameworks governing the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. This non-thesis M.Sc. is specifically designed for professionals seeking to manage compliance and product approval processes in a rapidly evolving global market. Students gain the technical expertise required to navigate complex policies across various healthcare sectors.

Why Regulatory Affairs at University of Georgia?

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is ranked 15th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its status as a premier institution for pharmaceutical education. The programme is delivered through the Institute for International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences, offering a curriculum that addresses the expansion of the biotech and medical device industries. Students benefit from a flexible online structure that allows them to maintain professional commitments while gaining specialised knowledge from a top-tier research university.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 30182 per year
National fee: USD 30182 per year
Local fee: USD 9808 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of at least 39 credit hours, focusing on the lifecycle of medical products and international legal requirements. Modules may include:

Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Device Industries
Food and Drug Law
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Ethical Issues in Research
U.S. Marketing Applications
Biostatistical Applications
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Medical Device Development
Clinical Trials Design and Management

Careers with Regulatory Affairs

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles within industry, government, and academia, often serving as vital liaisons between companies and regulatory authorities. The programme equips students for careers in the regulation, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and in-vitro diagnostics. Common career paths include regulatory management and compliance oversight for international medical device and veterinary product corporations.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lawrenceville, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacy Health Sciences View 473 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9808 USD / year

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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