DPP Regulatory and Clinical Research Management at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Professional Practice program in regulatory and clinical research management prepares you to influence the medical and health care industry through the development of new medical products such as drugs, biologics, vaccines and devices to address the health needs of consumers.

What you will study

60 credit hours including the required applied project course (RCR 793) Required Core (24 credit hours) RCR 710 Leadership Communication in the Regulatory and Clinical Research Industry (3) RCR 712 Leadership for Change in Regulatory and Clinical Research (3) RCR 713 Quality Control and Assurance Through the Medical Product Cycle (3) RCR 714 Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research (3) RCR 715 Drugs and Society: Milestones in Drug Development (3) RCR 716 Development and Manufacturing of Small Molecules (3) RCR 717 Development and Regulation of Biologics (3) RCR 718 Planning and Execution of Clinical Research (3) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) NUR 617 Foundational Concepts in Science and Statistics (3) Electives (21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) RCR 793 Applied Project (12) Additional Curriculum Information With approval from the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, 15 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree can be used for this program.

Career pathways

The life sciences industries provide an array of career opportunities for professionals with doctorate degrees. Technological advances such as AI and machine learning may advance the development and approval of new products to market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Applicants must have earned a master's degree in regulatory science or clinical research management, or a similar degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts personal statement professional resume two letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Admission Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Interested students must have a master's degree.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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