Find Your Path.
Advance the Profession.
Build the expertise to help shape the decisions behind safe, effective therapeutics. At USC Mann, a longstanding leader in Regulatory and Quality Sciences, you’ll learn from faculty who bring industry experience into the classroom and apply your knowledge to real challenges posed by industry partners.
Across five specialized master’s programs, develop the knowledge and judgment to guide work in regulation, product quality, drug development or clinical trials. Through the Trojan Network, connect with alumni and industry professionals who offer mentorship, career guidance and connections that extend beyond graduation. Find the specialization that fits your ambitions and prepare to move your career—and the profession—forward.
Explore the Five Master’s Programs
Find the specialization that connects your interests and experience to the work you want to do
MS in Regulatory Science
Build a broad understanding of the regulations governing drugs, biologics and medical devices. Learn to connect scientific evidence with regulatory requirements to guide decisions throughout medical product development.
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MS in Regulatory Management
Build on your doctoral training to lead regulatory and clinical work. Designed for postdoctoral scientists and clinicians, this program develops expertise in regulatory strategy, project management and the decisions behind product development and commercialization.
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MS in Medical Product Quality
Develop the expertise behind safe, reliable medical products. Learn to apply quality regulations and guidelines to the testing, oversight and manufacturing of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
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MS in Management of Drug Development
Learn to evaluate the strategies that move potential therapies from discovery into clinical development. Build expertise in the scientific, regulatory and commercial considerations that shape a drug’s path forward.
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MS in Clinical Trial Management
Prepare to manage the work behind clinical studies. Build expertise in trial planning, project management and operations, with coursework addressing medical product regulation, safety and ethics.
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Doctoral, Progressive and Certificate Programs
Build specialized knowledge with a graduate certificate, start a master’s as a USC undergraduate or earn a doctorate in regulatory science
Doctorate in Regulatory Science
The only doctoral program in regulatory science in the world, the program is designed to cultivate research, leadership and inquiry skills for advanced students in the emerging profession of global regulatory science.
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Graduate Certificates
Gain in-depth knowledge in specific areas of medical product development and regulatory affairs. Certificates can be rolled forward after completion into the master’s or doctoral program.
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Progressive Degrees
Begin graduate study while you’re still a USC undergraduate. Complete a master’s degree in as little as one additional year and build expertise alongside other graduate students.
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Center for Regulatory Science
Aligning Regulatory Standards for Global Impact
Industry Relevant
Mirroring the working environment of the industry, our programs emphasize collaborative problem-solving, communication, teamwork, cross-functional fluency and other soft skills essential for success in all aspects of regulatory and quality sciences—from shaping individual company strategies to ushering in systemic change to advance the entire profession. We also focus on regional and cultural sensitivities, comparative regulations and other knowledge critical for the rapid globalization of regulatory science.
There is a growing need for talent with skillsets that combine scientific foundation, business understanding and regulatory knowledge. A graduate degree in regulatory science can prepare students for a career in this industry that is both exciting and rewarding.
Eunjoo Pacifici, PharmD, PhD
Highlights / Benefits
Flexible and Individualized
In keeping with the versatility of regulatory and quality sciences as a career path, our programs emphasize flexibility and customization. They are tailored to accommodate busy professionals and designed to meet your current needs and long-term goals. You set your own pace, taking the number of classes you prefer, when and where you need them—on weekends and evenings, online, in the classroom or in a blended format. Class sizes are kept intentionally small to foster networking and group interactions. Individual classes can also be taken without enrolling in a graduate program. If you later choose to apply and are accepted, the coursework you have completed prior to admission will count toward your graduate certificate or master’s degree. And as you continue to progress in your career, you can come back and earn your doctorate. We focus on the whole person, individualizing your experience in the program and helping you forge a career path that’s suited to you alone. You’ll have the chance to take advantage of unique training opportunities through industry, government and other internships.
Rigorous and Interdisciplinary
Our world-renowned faculty combine industry experience with academic excellence. All have earned advanced degrees in regulatory science and related disciplines. Students also benefit from the insight and knowledge of outstanding speakers who have worked at the highest levels in the public and private sectors. Whether core faculty, adjunct professors or guest lecturers, these experienced leaders become part of your professional network. Mirroring the working environment of the industry, our programs emphasize collaborative problem-solving, communication, teamwork, cross-functional fluency and other soft skills essential for success in all aspects of the field—from shaping individual company strategies to ushering in systemic change to advance the entire profession. We also focus on regional and cultural sensitivities, comparative regulations and other knowledge critical for the rapid globalization of regulatory science.
Our students gain hands-on experience in project design, execution and management. Through the Theme-based Regulatory and Quality Solutions (TRAQS) program, interdisciplinary teams of students collaborate to solve a real-world challenge posed by a leading company.
Lifelong, Global Network
The Trojan Family is legendary, with good reason. Our motto, “lifelong, worldwide” reflects the longstanding commitment of USC graduates to supporting new generations of Trojans as well as the network’s extension to every corner of the globe. Alumni serve as mentors, career coaches and guest lecturers. They identify employment opportunities for students and fellow graduates and participate in our frequent career fairs—often hiring students as interns and graduates for permanent positions.
Our intimate class sizes foster bonds among fellow students and faculty. Many of your classmates have extensive experience in the industry, so you also have the chance to learn from their unique backgrounds and insights. Faculty are eager to mentor and support students on their path to success.
USC’s strong worldwide presence is also an asset to our students and alumni as the demand for regulatory professionals with an international perspective continues to grow.
Meet the Faculty
Susan Bain, DRSc
- Assistant Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Terry David Church, DRSc, MA, MS
- Associate Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
C. Benson Kuo, PhD
- Assistant Professor
Eunjoo Pacifici, PharmD, PhD
- Chair & Associate Professor of the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Opening Doors of Opportunity
Browse our department viewbook to learn more about our pioneering and comprehensive curriculum, the USC Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences at USC Mann is internationally renowned for preparing new leaders in this dynamic industry.