In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master's degree as described in the Graduate Bulletin under "Courses and Curricula", students must complete a graduate program consisting of a minimum of 39 units as follows.

1. Complete 24 units of required courses

Required courses in the degree program are:

RA 601
The Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Industries (3)

RA 602
Introduction to Food and Drug Law (3)

RA 605
Medical & Scientific Writing for Heathcare Professionals (3)

RA 705
Project Planning for the Biomedical Industry (3)

RA 750
Quality Improvement Management: Change Management and Continuous Improvement (3)

RA 770
Current Good Manufacturing Practice - General Concepts (3)

RA 774
Investigational and Marketing Applications for Drugs, Biologics & Medical Devices (3)

RA 783
Effective Communication for Healthcare Professionals (3)

2. Complete 12 units of electives from the following courses:

RA 771
Current Good Manufacturing Practice - Advanced Topics (3)

RA 772
Post-Approval Activities, Including FDA Advertising, Promotion and Labeling (3)

RA 773
Medical Device Regulations (3)

RA 775
Clinical Trials: Issues in Design, Conduct and Evaluation (3)

RA 776
Validation of Pharmaceuticals, Biologics and Medical Devices (3)

RA 778
Quality Control and Quality Assurance: Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Medical Devices (3)

RA 779*
International Medical Regulations (3)

RA 781*
Practical Ethics for Healthcare Professsionals (3)

RA 797
Research (1-3)

3. Complete 3 units from the following courses:

RA 798 (Plan B)
Comprehensive Exam (includes writing component) or a Thesis/Project (3)

RA 799A (Plan A)
Thesis (3)

*Beginning Fall 2012, RA 779 and RA 781 will become required courses.