MSc in Regulatory Affairs (Boston) in Boston United States | Northeastern University

Northeastern University | Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 40,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program equips you to oversee international processes for companies developing and obtaining approval for innovative, regulated products in healthcare and food safety sectors. The intersection of regulatory science, technology-based business strategies, public policy development, and changing regulations has increased the need for skilled regulatory affairs professionals who can streamline market entry for strictly controlled products. Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies delivers this STEM-designated graduate program to enhance your expertise in worldwide compliance standards for technically sophisticated regulated products like pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and food items.
Graduates of the MS-RA Program will achieve the following competencies:
Develop specialized technical knowledge to help stakeholders operate effectively within intricate global regulatory frameworks.
Establish professional capabilities for careers in medical product innovation, pharmaceutical marketing, clinical studies, and food safety compliance.
Oversee the complete lifecycle management of biopharmaceuticals and medical equipment from initial concept to market withdrawal.
Strengthen your grasp of legal requirements and quality standards controlling drug development, production, and distribution across medical and food sectors.
Evaluate how new advancements and industry shifts are transforming international regulations for biomedical product commercialization.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Online application
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identify your educational goals and expectations from the program. Please be aware that the university's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose.
Professional resum: Current resum that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
Two letters of recommendation from individuals with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague
Official undergraduate degree documentation reflecting a degree in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, nursing, physical therapy, health law, or health policy
Two or three years of work experience in the field can be substituted if an applicant holds a degree in an area other than pharmacy or life sciences
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5 no band lower than 6

Tuition USD 40,900

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