What is an online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs?

An online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs is an online graduate degree that can help you strengthen your knowledge and expertise in international biotechnology. UMGC’s online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs is a 36-credit program that covers topics like clinical research design, the product life cycle, and global biotechnology. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in clinical trial management, data interpretation, or safety work in the public or private sector.

How long does it take to get an online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs?

UMGC's online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.

How much does an online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs cost?

UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.

What background do I need to get an online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs?

You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in biotechnology with a specialization in biotechnology regulatory affairs program at UMGC. Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.

Online Biotechnology Master's Degree | Regulatory Affairs

AT A GLANCE

36 credits
Transfer up to 12 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available
Program restrictions apply

TUITION

$524 per credit (in-state)
$659 per credit (out-of-state)
$480 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Strengthen your expertise in international biotechnology business.

With an online master’s degree in biotechnology with a biotechnology regulatory affairs specialization from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll develop expertise in the lifecycle of biotechnology products and learn how to help businesses and regulators work together to ensure safety and quality. This unique program will help you build strong skills in molecular biology, business, and policy to make yourself an essential asset in the biotech industry.

Courses
Requirements
Sequence

Total Credits Required: 36

Initial Requirement

(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

(3 Credits, BIOT 640)
(3 Credits, BIOT 630)
(3 Credits, BIOT 645)
(3 Credits, BIOT 643)
(3 Credits, PMAN 634)

Specialization Courses

(3 Credits, BTMN 636)
(3 Credits, BTRA 640)
(3 Credits, BTRA 641)
(3 Credits, BTRA 642)
(6 Credits, BTRA 643)

Capstone Course

(3 Credits, BIOT 670R)

If you are certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and begin study for the master's degree within five years of earning certification, you may receive credit for Foundations of Project Management (3 Credits, PMAN 634). Advisors can provide more information.

(3 Credits, BIOT 601), if required, may be taken concurrently with (3 Credits, BIOT 640).
(3 Credits, BIOT 640) must be taken as the first program course.
You must complete all core courses with the BIOT designator in the order listed before starting any specialization coursework.
(3 Credits, BIOT 670R) must be taken after you complete 30 credits of program coursework toward the M.S. in Biotechnology. The course is not offered in summer. Check the Schedule of Classes to learn more about the availability of the capstone course.

General Master's Degree Requirements

You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.

Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence	Course
1	(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2	(3 Credits, BIOT 640)
3	(3 Credits, BIOT 630)
4	(3 Credits, BIOT 645)
5	(3 Credits, BIOT 643)
6	(3 Credits, PMAN 634)
7	(3 Credits, BTRA 640)
8	(3 Credits, BTRA 641)
9	(3 Credits, BTRA 642)
10	(6 Credits, BTRA 643)
11	(3 Credits, BTMN 636)
12	(3 Credits, BIOT 670R)

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Develop Research

Learn the economics of bioprocessing, regulatory affairs, and global business models.

Evaluate Processes

Navigate global procedures for gaining marketing approval for a medical product.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Assemble a package for an investigational new drug or a new drug application.

Develop Leadership Skills

Implement advanced project management skills to lead a successful team.

Analyze Data

Develop and generate a management plan and outline a funding proposal.

Proactively Solve Problems

Complete a group project simulating the development of a drug or device.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for preclinical and clinical trial management, data interpretation, product safety work, and work with regulatory agencies. Potential employers include corporate organizations and government agencies.

Employment Growth

287K

Biotechnology Jobs

Biotechnology: Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

Master's Specialization

Bioinformatics

Graduate Certificate

Biotechnology: Biosecurity & Biodefense

Master's Specialization

Industry Certification

This program is designed to help prepare you for the Regulatory Affairs Certification exam.

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Special Designations

Professional Science Master's Degree

Professional Science Master’s Degree

This program has received a special designation as Professional Science Master’s Degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools.

Professional Science Master's (PSM) programs are designed for students who are seeking a graduate degree in science or mathematics and understand the need for developing workplace skills valued by top employers.

Additional Program Information

Program Admission Requirements
Experience Recommended for Success
Awards & Honors

You must complete a molecular biology course, with a minimum grade of C for an undergraduate course or B for a graduate course, to be accepted into this program; upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program without a molecular biology course, but you must take either a college-level molecular biology course or (3 Credits, BIOT 601) before the required program core.

Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

I already had a successful career but this degree from UMGC has helped me tremendously in furthering my career and opening up a lot more opportunities than I had before.

Jill O., Bristol, TN MS in Biotechnology

I decided to get my master's in biotechnology because I felt that it was a perfect mixture of stem and business and would help me progress forward with the technologies that we have in society.

Ricardo O., Wasco, CA, MA in Regulatory Affairs/Biotechnology

Online Biotechnology Master's Degree

Biotechnology
Regulatory Affairs

Biotechnology: Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

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