Regulatory Science, Master of Science at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

There are thousands of foods, drugs, biologics, devices, and other medical products currently in the global biotechnology marketplace and many in the development pipeline. These products and devices require regulatory professionals to ensure compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau rules and regulations, and/or their equivalents in other countries.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Total credits: 40.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MS in Regulatory Science program will be equipped to engage with the following areas detailed below. Interpret and apply U.S. and global regulatory frameworks governing food, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and related products across the full product lifecycle.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins. One semester of any of the following: cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, food science, immunology, biomedical engineering, pharmacovigilance

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