The USC MS in Clinical Trial Management degree requires satisfactory completion of 32 units beyond the baccalaureate degree. The core curriculum includes courses that focus on basic regulatory frameworks, clinical trial management, clinical research, statistics, and ethics, as well as elective options. Hands-on experience is encouraged through the participation in academic and industry internships, or the TRAQS program.
Required Courses
All of the courses offered by the Department of Regulatory and Quality Science can be taken either in-person or online (within the United States). Upon admission we will work with you to develop a course plan that fits your needs. You can find all course descriptions here.
Introductory Regulatory
RSCI 511: Introduction to Medical Product Regulation
RSCI 512: Regulation of Drugs and Biological Products
RSCI 513: Regulation of Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Clinical Trial Management
RSCI 517: Structure & Management of Clinical Trials
RSCI 536: Clinical Trial Writing and Documentation Management
RSCI 537 Clinical Trial Project Management
Clinical Research/Statistics
RSCI 522: Introduction to Clinical Trial Design & Statistics
Safety
RSCI 527: Medical Product Safety
RSCI 520: Introduction to Risk Management for Health Care Products
Ethics
RSCI 602: Science, Research, and Ethics
Electives
Any remaining units can be filled with elective coursework chosen from the courses offered by the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Trial Management you must have completed:
- At least 32 units of required and elective courses
- Obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Maintain continuous enrollment during all fall and spring semesters
- Complete the degree within five years
Admission Requirements
Detailed admissions and application information can be found on the Master of Science Admissions Page.