Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Address 1: University of Southern California | Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences









Address 2: 1540 Alcazar Street









Address 3: CHP 140









City: Los Angeles









State: California









Zip/Postal Code: 90089









Country: United States













Program Location:: California









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Leigh Grant
  Title: Student Services Advisor
  Office: Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
  Email: regsci@usc.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://regulatory.usc.edu/
- https://mann.usc.edu/program/ms-in-regulatory-management/










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: October 01, 2026









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Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login













Application Fee:: $120









Application Deadline Description::
Start Semester:	
1. Spring (Jan) - First Deadline = 1-Sep
	Final International Deadline = 1-Oct	
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Nov
2. Summer (May)	First Deadline = 1-Feb
	Final International Deadline = 1-Feb
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Feb
3. Fall (August) 	First Deadline = 1-Feb
	Final International Deadline = 1-Apr
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Jun			










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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Master of Science in Regulatory Management prepares post-doctoral scientists and healthcare professionals for leadership in regulatory and clinical research. Students learn to work in a team-based environment, while managing projects and personnel related to biomedical product development and commercialization.   

The degree is awarded upon completion of at least 24 units of formal course work. Required coursework includes topics in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, clinical research, and project management. The program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their strategic and managerial skills within biomedical product development. Students gain the tools to lead regulatory teams and oversee complex product development programs. A study plan should be developed in consultation with graduate advisers before beginning the program.










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer









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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 24









Required Rotations:: Not Required









Seminars:: Not Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
Students must already have a terminal degree to be eligible; PharmD, PhD, DRSc, MD, etc.










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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA)









Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Regulatory Science










Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Regulatory Science









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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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 Is the GRE required?: No













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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









Other tests or credentials::
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam, or PTE Academic are accepted

Students must already have a terminal degree to be eligible; PharmD, PhD, DRSc, MD, etc.










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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2













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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









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Applicants must also provide current resume/CV and one-page Personal Statement addressing their interest in the program. 

USC does not accept credential evaluation reports from outside agencies (e.g., WES, ECE, etc.)

Admitted students must verify that they have been awarded a bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an institution outside the United States. Those who received a degree from an institution outside the United States will need to obtain a “Certification of Studies for USC” from the International Education Research Foundation (IERF).










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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0









Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
Applicants are encouraged to review the USC's Graduate & Professional Financial Aid webpage for additional information. The URL is https://financialaid.usc.edu/graduate-professional-financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/










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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









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