Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

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. Just knowing the fundamentals of regulatory affairs is not enough to advance your career or secure a job in this industry. To become a regulatory affairs professional, training and education are essential.<br /><br /> SDSU offers a <strong>Master's Degree in Regulatory Affairs</strong> that focuses on good manufacturing processes, laws, and regulations mandated by major governmental regulatory agencies, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA). Topics related to discovery, development, testing, manufacturing, commercial distribution, and post-marketing surveillance are at the core of this program.<br /><br /> SDSU's Regulatory Affairs program provides students with detailed knowledge and understanding of current regulations and their practical application to the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical, biologic, veterinarian, and medical device products.

<strong>Innovative Curriculum, Flexible Online Delivery</strong><br /> The M.S. in Regulatory Affairs is offered by SDSU's College of Extended Studies and The Center for Bio/Pharmaceutical and Biodevice Development (CBBD). <ul> <li>CBBD concentrates on the creation and implementation of innovative university curricula and training programs that respond to and promote the continued development and growth of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biodevice industries.</li> <li>Courses are taught online to provide the flexibility necessary for the student's other professional and personal commitments.</li> <li>Students are normally enrolled in no more than two online courses at a time.</li> </ul> Fees for the courses in this program are $550 per unit and include unlimited access to the SDSU library databases and resources.<br /><br /> <strong>Textbook Required:</strong> Textbook/course material information is available at <a href="http://www.sdsubookstore.com/es" target="_blank">www.sdsubookstore.com/es</a>; just use your five digit schedule number when selecting a course.<br /><br /> <strong>For more information call (619) 594-0124 or see <a href="http://www.cbbd.sdsu.edu" target="_blank">www.cbbd.sdsu.edu</a></strong><br /><br /> <em>In order to earn an advanced certificate or master's degree, you must apply and be admitted to SDSU. You may not take more than three units prior to being officially admitted into the advanced certificate, and no more than 12 units prior to the master’s degree program if you wish to earn an official SDSU advanced certificate or degree. For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Affairs at <a href="mailto:gra@mail.sdsu">gra@mail.sdsu</a>.edu or call (619) 594-5213.</em>

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