Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

This degree program will provide a comprehensive background in regulatory science with the additional training and experience required of regulatory affairs professionals to address federal and state regulatory statutes and laws with emphasis on the Food and Drug Administration. The degree is offered through the collaboration of the College of Sciences and the College of Business Administration.

The degree offering focuses on laws and regulations promulgated by the Federal government, especially the Food and Drug Administration, related to drug discovery, development, testing, and manufacture of products for commercial distribution. Also included are requirements for ongoing post-marketing surveillance. The degree program will provide students with detailed knowledge and understanding of current regulations and their practical application to the development and commercialization of drug, biologics, and medical device products. Also incorporated into the degree program are business administration courses that will provide students with communication and management skills essential for the successful regulatory affairs professional in an industry work environment.

Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs

Students (other than those accepted to the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs degree program) may earn the Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs by successfully completing the certificate courses. Other courses may not be substituted. You must earn a “B” or better in all Advanced Certificate courses. You can register for these courses by calling the SDSU College of Extended Studies (CES) at 619-594-5152 or by visiting http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/regulatoryaffairs.html and clicking on “register for classes”. Once you complete the four courses download the Certificate of Completion form (available in Word format) and fax it to the MS in Regulatory Affairs office at 619-594-6132. You will receive the certificate within 4-6 weeks. Additionally, you can provide the name and address of your supervisor, and we will notify her/him of your achievement.