Online Master of Science in Regulatory Science

Arizona State University’s online Master of Science in regulatory science provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the safety of medical research, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers focused on improving safety for the general public.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 11

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 33

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What you’ll learn in this regulatory science master’s program

This program focuses on maintaining compliance regulations in developing, approving and marketing medical products. You’ll learn how to apply regulations throughout the life cycle of medical products and pharmaceuticals with an emphasis on safety, quality and performance. Coursework in the online regulatory science degree covers:

  • Clinical research.
  • Ethics.
  • Global regulatory affairs.
  • Legal concerns.
  • Quality systems.

Additionally, you can collaborate with peers studying clinical research management in certain courses to gain exposure to this related field and build relevant interpersonal abilities.

What do regulatory scientists do?

 

Regulatory scientists, regulatory affairs professionals and those in similar roles build careers focused on ensuring the safety and effectiveness of products.

Regulatory professionals are responsible for ensuring compliance with the high standards put in place by the Food and Drug Administration and similar agencies. While the efficacy and safety of medical end products are important, so is the alignment with rules related to development, testing, distribution and advertising.

Regulatory scientists build careers in many industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical research and medical devices. By obtaining a regulatory science master’s, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this industry and advance your career.

Who's a good candidate for this program?

 

This regulatory science master’s is a great fit for professionals who are interested in the regulation of medical products from discovery to market approval to post-market. This includes the regulation of new drugs, biologics, gene therapy, cell therapy and related medical research or devices.

The ideal candidate for this program has a background in pharmaceuticals, health science, health compliance, nursing or research. However, past regulatory science experience isn’t a strict requirement. Instead, a desire to support the health and safety of others is a key passion for students in this program and professionals in the field.

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Courses in regulatory affairs and science

Courses in this program prepare you to assess the safety of medical products as overseen by various regulatory agencies. You’ll learn about clinical trial procedures and regulations, project management, data analysis, clinical research operations and more. Upon completion, you’ll have a holistic understanding of the regulatory affairs environment. 


Core

Drug Discovery, Development and Regulations


Core

Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs


Core

Global Regulatory Affairs


Core

Legal Aspects of Clinical Research


Core

Quality Assurance and Clinical Research


Core

Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research


Elective

Clinical Research Design and Methods


Elective

Global Regulatory Affairs Leadership


Prepare for leadership roles in regulatory affairs

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to work for regulatory agencies and businesses in regulated industries. This commonly includes oversight roles related to the development, distribution and marketing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other similar products. Potential career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Compliance officer

FDA inspector

Internal auditor

Regulatory affairs professional

Regulatory coordinator

Regulatory scientist

Quality assurance and control managers

Educators with strong backgrounds in regulatory affairs

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned faculty members.

  • Countless national faculty nursing awards.
  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
  • Industry leaders in pharmaceutical companies and on executive boards.
  • Highly credential experts with doctoral degrees and professional certifications in regulatory affairs.

Educators with strong backgrounds in regulatory affairs

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned faculty members.

  • Countless national faculty nursing awards.
  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
  • Industry leaders in pharmaceutical companies and on executive boards.
  • Highly credential experts with doctoral degrees and professional certifications in regulatory affairs.

How to apply

Applicants to the Master of Science in regulatory science must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Application requirements

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Earn a regulatory science degree from an innovative health school

ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a first-class education to students across a wide range of health disciplines. The college distinguishes itself through high-quality instructors and challenging courses and programs.

10+


undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs online.

250+


faculty members.

$13.2 million


in research awards.

4,000+


students.

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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