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Submission Number: 310
Submission ID: 310
Submission UUID: affbb675-f0c8-4df0-9226-49680dad7970
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Tue, 06/02/2020 - 14:16
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:27
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:57

Remote IP address: 138.88.107.82
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

University of Southern California | Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
1540 Alcazar Street
CHP 140
Los Angeles
California
90089
United States
California
  • Name: Leigh Grant
    Title: Student Services Advisor
    Office: Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
    Email: regsci@usc.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

October 01, 2026
No
https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
$120
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
Yes

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.
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Yes

Degree Requirements

24
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Students must already have a terminal degree to be eligible; PharmD, PhD, DRSc, MD, etc.
Yes

Degree Information

Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • Regulatory Science
Administrative Science, Regulatory Science
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
0
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
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.
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
3.0
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).
Yes

Financial Support

0
Department or University Scholarship
N/A
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/
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Yes