Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs
Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs (STEM)
The demand has never been greater for professionals who can help companies ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the development and commercialization of new drugs and healthcare products. The Master’s in Regulatory Affairs (STEM designated) at Northeastern University prepares students to be masters in the field of global regulatory affairs, and enables existing regulatory affairs professionals to refine and update their knowledge of global regulatory affairs statutes and practices.
Key differentiators of our program:
- STEM Designation: International students can apply for a 24-month OPT STEM Extension to the 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period, which allows you to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation.
- Unique Concentrations: Choose from one of five degree concentrations that best align with your professional goals: Quality Assurance and Compliance, Clinical Research Regulatory Affairs, Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Medical Device Regulatory Affairs, and Nonclinical Regulatory Affairs.
- Flexible learning model that meets your needs: On-ground at our Boston, Seattle, or Toronto campuses or online. Please note, international students studying at our U.S. or Canadian locations must maintain full-time enrollment status each academic term to comply with student visa regulations. Enrollment in online courses will be restricted.
- Experiential Learning: Acquire hands-on experience through in-the-field research, capstone projects, co-op opportunities or an integrative learning experience at your current employer.
- Power of the Network: Forge connections with our network of alumni from some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device companies, including: Genzyme, Boston Scientific, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Novartis, and Merck.
Not ready to commit to a full master’s program?
Earn a career-advancing credential through one of our three Regulatory Affairs graduate certificates, which offer credits that can be applied directly to the master’s program.
Certificate options include: Domestic Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, International Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs
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Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
Learning Format: 100% online, on-ground in Boston, Silicon Valley, Toronto
Application Deadlines:
Domestic Students:
Spring: Summer 2020 - June 26; Fall 2020 - Sept. 4
International Students:
Summer 2020 - April 20; Fall 2020 - July 13
Credits Required for Graduation
32 Semester Hours
About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.
Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.