Online Master of Science in Clinical Research Management – Regulatory Science

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:

1. Graduate admission application and application fee.
2. Official transcripts.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae.
4. Three references.
5. Proof of English proficiency.
6. 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.

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.

Regulatory affairs professionals are responsible for ensuring companies comply with all regulations and laws pertaining to medical products and dealing with regulatory issues. Regulatory affairs encompasses policies and procedures on quality assurance, quality control, risk management and best and standard practices.

ASU provides employment resources for students earning their degree in regulatory science. Graduates can use the online career program and Handshake. They can also learn about job postings in their courses.

The capstone project can be published. Past students’ projects have been published in journals, presented in national organizational meetings and accepted as scientific posters in national and international meetings.

Students in the regulatory science emphasis in this master’s program can find mentors through the university’s mentorship program.