Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

To earn your M.S. in Regulatory Affairs from SDSU, you’ll need to complete the following:

• 31 Units of Required Courses
• 6 Units of Electives

Required Courses (31 Units)

Elective Courses (6 Units)

Note, RA 601 and 602 are open to all students and registration links for these two courses appear at the bottom of this page. Also, RA 773 or RA 774 may also be taken as an elective, if not taken as a required course.

Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in some specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.

Admission Requirements

Successful applicants to SDSU’s online Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program will generally possess a background in the life or physical sciences, or engineering. However, all highly motivated students with a strong interest in regulatory science are encouraged to apply
You should also meet all the minimum SDSU requirements at the time of enrollment:

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.

If you’re interested in taking courses individually for professional development, please email regsci@sdsu.edu. Both introductory courses (RA 601 and 602) are open to all students, while other courses require permission of the graduate advisor.

You can also enroll in a course before being formally admitted to SDSU — you’re able to transfer three courses (up to 11 units) into the master's program.

We understand that every student's academic journey is unique, and we encourage you to contact one of our Student Service Representatives to find out what you'll need to successfully apply to the program.

Application Instructions

To apply for the online Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs, you’ll need to complete the following steps:

1. Apply to the University through the Cal State Apply application
2. Create your SDSU WebPortal Account after receiving your RedID number
3. Submit materials to SDSU Graduate Division
   • Official transcripts should be ordered from all post-secondary institutions attended and sent electronically to transcriptsforsdsu@sdsu.edu. Any institutions that are not able to send electronic transcripts should mail them directly to:
     Graduate Admissions
     San Diego State University
     5500 Campanile Drive
     San Diego, CA 92182-7416
     • Students who have completed a degree at SDSU should only submit transcripts for work completed at other institutions since they last attended SDSU.
     • Students with international coursework should submit both the official transcript (issued in English or English translation of the transcript) and proof of degree.
     • Proof of English Proficiency (if required) — All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English, should submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
       • TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT/ 550 PBT: Score can be sent electronically from Educational Testing Service (ETS) using the SDSU institution code: 4682. Test score should be from within the past two years.
       • IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher: Score report should be submitted directly to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score should be from within the past two years.
       • Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher: Score can be sent electronically from Duolingo, to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score should be from within the past two years
       • PTE minimum score of 58 or higher: Score report should be submitted directly to the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office. Test score should be from within the past two years.
   • A copy of your official score report or unofficial transcript can be submitted through your SDSU WebPortal account under Upload Admission Documents.
4. Materials for Regulatory Affairs Department
   • The following materials should be emailed to regsci@sdsu.edu:
     • Two Letters of Recommendation
       • These letters should come from professors, supervisors or business associates who can knowledgeably discuss your leadership and academic abilities, accomplishments and potential. This form should be used for letters of recommendation. These recommendations should be sent directly from the recommender to the email address provided above.
     • Applicant Essay
       • This essay should include a description of your long- and short-term career goals, and the ways in which you believe this degree will help you to achieve them.
     • Résumé/CV
       • Your résumé should be in reverse-chronological order and include job titles, organizations (nature of business), locations, dates of employment, and a summary of duties and responsibilities for each position held. Please also include a link to your profile on LinkedIn.

Financial Aid

This program is approved for financial aid. To begin the financial aid process, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website. There, you'll be able to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We encourage you to apply for financial aid as soon as possible.

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