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Submission Number: 8
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Institution Name University of Southern California
Program Name Regulatory Science
Degree Type M.S.
Short Name U of Southern California-8
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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
    Email: regsci@usc.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? October 01, 2026
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Regulatory science relates the regulatory and legal requirements of biomedical product development to the scientific study needed to establish product safety and efficacy. The USC Master’s in Regulatory Science program is one of the nation’s oldest and largest regulatory science programs available. Graduates of the program are positioned to succeed in industry, government agencies, consulting, and academia.

A Master of Science (MS) degree in Regulatory Science (REGS) will be granted upon completion of at least 36 units of formal course work. Course requirements include a minimum of three courses concerned with regulatory aspects of medical product development and a minimum of one course each in quality assurance, clinical research, statistics, global strategy, and law. Students should develop a specific plan of study with the graduate advisers before beginning the program
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Are you currently accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 36
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 who have earned a graduate certificate (12 units) from our program can apply the units towards the masters.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Regulatory Science
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program: 56
United States 36
International 20
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: 3.41
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry
Government
Other
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: In the event your GPA is low, we may request you take the GRE.
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 2
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: 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).
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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