MS in Regulatory Management
Los Angeles, USA
DURATION
5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Nov 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 53,856 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* spring 2025
** academic year 2023-24: $2,244/unit
Introduction
The Master of Science in Regulatory Management program is designed to provide post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in regulatory and clinical research. Advanced regulatory professionals are responsible for providing regulatory strategic planning for product development and commercialization, and evaluation of clinical research studies. Many pharmaceutical companies require a doctoral level degree for their highest regulatory and clinical positions, but doctoral programs do not address these industry-related clinical and regulatory topics.
To address this need, we must foster the skills necessary to work in a team-based environment, while managing projects and personnel related to biomedical product development and commercialization. The interdisciplinary curriculum will provide students with advanced training in several Regulatory subsectors related to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical research, as well as knowledge and skills in business and management.
Courses are offered on weekends to accommodate working professionals and can be attended online for those looking to complete their studies from outside of the Los Angeles area. Students set their own pace, taking as many courses as they wish to take each semester.
Career support is offered to all students and alumni, including recruitment events, career fairs and regular distribution of job postings from companies nationally and internationally. Recruiters are aware of the reputation of our alumni, and are eager to hire our graduates.
Admissions
Curriculum
The USC MS in Regulatory Management degree requires satisfactory completion of 24 units beyond the baccalaureate degree. The core curriculum includes courses that focus on basic regulatory frameworks, advanced regulatory frameworks, quality assurance, clinical research, human resource management and project management. Hands-on experience is encouraged through participation in academic and industry internships or the TRAQS program.
Required Courses
All of the courses offered by the Department of Regulatory and Quality Science can be taken either in-person or online (within the United States). Upon admission, we will work with you to develop a course plan that fits your needs.
Introductory Regulatory
- RSCI 511: Introduction to Medical Product Regulation
Advanced Regulatory (Choose 1)
- RSCI 512: Regulation of Pharmaceutical & Biologic Products
- RSCI 513: Regulation of Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Quality Assurance (Choose 1)
- RSCI 508: Quality Assurance for Drugs and Biologics
- RSCI 509: Quality Assurance for Medical Devices & Combination Products
- RSCI 515: Quality Systems & Standards
Clinical Research
- RSCI 517: Structure & Management of Clinical Trials
Business and Management
- RSCI 601: Biomedical Commerce
- RSCI 603: Managing Complex Projects
- RSCI 605: Managing Organizations & Human Resources*
- *Optional travel component associated with this course
Scholarships and Funding
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and Dean Papadopoulos, the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences offers multiple scholarships based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and leadership qualities.
Scholarships do not have to be repaid and are awarded in varying amounts to students who meet special criteria and qualifications outlined by a selection committee or donor. Unless otherwise indicated, all scholarships and merit awards can only be used toward tuition expenses.
If you are receiving financial aid, due to federal financial aid guidelines your award package may be affected through a reduction in your overall award amount.
Eligibility and Application Process
Students must be enrolled in one of our programs full-time at the time of disbursement unless otherwise noted. Students in our Progressive Degree Program are only eligible after completing their undergraduate program unless otherwise noted. International students are eligible for all departmental scholarships and are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship applications will open June 28, 2024, and are due by July 14, 2024, at 11:30 pm PST
- Recipients are selected by a committee of reviewers comprised of faculty and staff.
- Candidates must submit one (1) essay application per scholarship demonstrating how they meet that specific criterion.
- Candidates that do not fulfil the following criteria will be disqualified:
- An up-to-date Resume/CV must be provided in addition to the essay.
- Essay must include the candidate’s program/major and why the program is relevant to the chosen scholarship.
- Essay must be no more than one (1) page in length.
- Essay must follow the formatting guidelines typical to Regulatory Science (i.e.: 12pt font in Times New Roman or Arial, 1.5 spacings, 1-inch margins).
Notification of Scholarship Award
Final decisions on awards are contingent upon acceptance into the program. We do not send notifications to those applicants not selected.
Please note, that scholarship awards may be impacted due to a change in program length or a leave of absence. We encourage you to submit a scholarship web contact form to confirm how your award may be impacted.
Not all scholarships may be awarded during the academic year.
Program delivery
On-site Program
Get to know more about the Regulatory Science on-site program
Courses can be taken onsite and our program offices and classrooms are located on the USC Health Sciences Campus in downtown Los Angeles, California. Onsite courses are typically held on the weekends so that working professionals can attend courses while working full time during weekdays. Students attending class onsite have the chance to interact with the speakers, faculty and fellow students. Coming to class is a great networking experience which allows the formation of important relationships with those with similar backgrounds in the field of Regulatory Science. Breakfast and lunch are served each day.
Our classes take place at:
University of Southern California
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP (Center for Health Professions)
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Distance Program
USC Distance Courses were created for busy professionals who wish to further their education but cannot travel to traditional classrooms. We have successfully delivered programs to students across the US for more than 15 years.
Our online courses are taught by the same academic experts who teach in the traditional classroom and students participate in the same classes as students who attend onsite. Online coursework allows students to work independently and absorb new concepts at their own pace. At the same time, there is a great deal of personal contact with fellow classmates and with professors. Lectures can be viewed in “real time” or at another time that may be more convenient.
Online students receive administrative support, academic and career services from the Regulatory Science staff and faculty.
English Language Requirements
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