Regulatory science professionals are in demand. A career in regulatory affairs can take many paths, e.g., clinical trials, drug development, food safety, medical device advancement, pharmaceutical research, or chemistry manufacturing and controls. Students in SDSU's Master of Science, and Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs programs build foundational knowledge on laws, regulations, and good manufacturing processes mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its international counterparts. Courses are delivered fully online as nine-week special sessions, designed to afford students a high degree of flexibility in integrating their studies with work and other commitments.
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Regulatory Affairs professionals work to ensure that drugs, biologics, and medical devices are safe and effective for human use and meet regulatory standards set by FDA and international regulatory agencies. If you are a student in the life sciences, this may be the career for you - and SDSU’s regulatory science programs can get you started!
Students in SDSU's Master of Science and Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs programs build foundational knowledge on laws, regulations, and good manufacturing processes mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its international counterparts. Courses are delivered fully online as nine-week special sessions, designed to afford students a high degree of flexibility in integrating their studies with work and other commitments.
People who are in the industry and hiring employees look to SDSU students as value-added. They know that SDSU students are coming out of our program well educated and capable.
- Kim Walker, M.S., RAC, FRAPS M.S., RAC, FRAPS
Program Instructor & Alumna 2006
Global Regulatory, Quality, & Clinical Consultant
The Center for Regulatory Science is located in SDSU's College of Sciences. For program information visit regsci.sdsu.edu, where you can see the requirements for the master's degree and advanced certificate, course descriptions, and application information. For any additional questions, call (619) 594-2283 or email regsci@sdsu.edu.
International students may pursue the degree from their home country or within the U.S. at the same tuition rate as local students. However, the Regulatory Science program does not sponsor F1 student visas.
Students can enroll in courses before being admitted to the University. Four courses (12 units) can be transferred into the RA master's program and one course (3 units) can be transferred into the RA advanced certificate program.
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs
This WASC-accredited program focuses on laws, regulations, and good manufacturing processes mandated by regulatory agencies, such as the FDA.
$36,704
Total Estimated Cost
$992 Total Cost/Unit
1.5 Years
Min. Completion Time
Online
Course Format
Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
The Advanced Certificate is a four-course subset of the MS degree program. All courses are transferable to the MS degree.
$11,904
Total Estimated Cost
$992 Total Cost/Unit
5 Months
Min. Completion Time
Fully Online +
Mostly Asynchronous
Course Format
Labor Analysis
517
Job postings in the last 12 months
2.10%
Projected Job Growth (over next 10 years)
$111,734
Average Salary
Source: Burning Glass/Emsi, 2022
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