Overview
But unlike other master’s degrees, the MS Regulatory Science doesn’t require prior work experience, so graduates can enter the workforce better prepared than ever before. This 33-credit program exposes graduates to the legal and ethical aspects that make up clinical research and medical device development, as well as safety in regulatory science, regulations throughout the life cycle of medical products and the drug-approval process.
The Regulatory Science MSc program from Arizona State University is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of regulatory affairs. It focuses on safety as a fundamental aspect of regulatory science, on the application of regulations throughout the life cycle of medical products, and on compliance with regulations in the development, approval and marketing of medical products. The program incorporates a transdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of regulating bodies and the regulated industry. It encompasses coursework in clinical research, ethics, quality systems, legal aspects and global regulatory affairs in the regulatory field.
Career Opportunities
The field of regulatory affairs continues to grow as pharmaceutical and medical development advances. Companies are eager to hire regulatory science professionals into jobs such as:
- regulatory affairs professional
- regulatory coordinator
- regulatory scientist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medical Device Development and Regulation
- Quality Assurance and Clinical Research
- Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research
- Regulatory Affairs
- Drug Discovery, Development and Regulations
- Global Regulatory Affairs
- Legal Aspects of Clinical Research
- Translational Research in Drug Discovery and Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Disciplines
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 41 other Masters in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale 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 online recommendations
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months. -
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23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.
- Online Arizona resident: $11,928/year
- Online Non-Arizona resident: $13,240/year
Living costs for Phoenix
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.