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International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
Published Survey
Submission Number: 436
Submission ID: 436
Submission UUID: 34daffc0-d18c-4454-a197-022d341bd4c4
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Sun, 07/07/2024 - 16:06
Completed: Mon, 07/08/2024 - 13:19
Changed: Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:13

Remote IP address: 70.238.181.51
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
2530 Sever Road #100
Lawrenceville
Georgia
30043-4005
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
  • Name: Beverly Minor
    Title: Office Lead
    Office: International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
    Phone (Work): 678-985-6809
    Email: beverlyminor@uga.edu
  • Name: Johnna Hodges
    Title: Assistant Director
    Office: International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
    Phone (Work): 678-985-6808
    Email: jhodges@uga.edu
  • Name: Grace Gowda
    Title: Director
    Office: International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
    Phone (Work): 678-985-6827
    Email: grace.gowda@uga.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 01, 2025
Yes
No
Domestic applicants = $75; International applicants = $100; Former UGA graduate students returning within four terms of their last registration will pay the reduced rate of $25 for the application fee.
The Clinical Trials Master's program has two (2) application cycles per year, Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Domestic Applications: Fall Semester - June 1; Spring Semester - November 1. International Applications: Fall Semester - April 15; Spring Semester - October 15. The application deadlines are two weeks prior to that of the University's Graduate School's deadlines. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis. We do not conduct new admissions for Summer.
Yes

Program Description

The Master of Science in Pharmacy – Clinical Trials Management (MS-CTMA) program is designed to equip students with competencies in scientific, clinical, technical, and practical aspects of the complex and highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, focused on product development and bringing innovative medicines that are safe and effective to market. Key features of this degree include:
• 33 credits of coursework that are entirely online, providing flexibility for students who work full-time or are enrolled in other educational programs (i.e., Graduate or Professional degrees)
• Applicable to students and working professionals engaged in healthcare fields, including pharmacy, nursing, public health, veterinary medicine, biomedical engineering, and more
• Gain competencies in regulations, clinical trial design and management, biostatistics, project management, drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory standards, i.e., GCP, GLP, GMP, and the role of ICH in drug development and global registration requirements for clinical trials.
• Career opportunities include regulatory affairs, clinical research, operations, monitoring, regulatory affairs, and higher education.
• Graduates will be prepared to excel in their careers in pharmaceutical companies, academic and research institutions, or government agencies.

Join a field that makes significant contributions to medical science and public health!
Master of Science in Pharmacy – Clinical Trials Management. For information about admissions, application deadlines, costs, faculty, and more, see
https://online.uga.edu/degrees-certificates/master-of-science-pharmacy-clinical-trials-management/.
Yes

Institution Information

Public
Yes
Fall, Spring
  • The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
  • Online
Yes

Degree Requirements

33
Not Required
Varies
Varies
Not Required
Varies
The University of Georgia's Clinical Trials Management Program offers a Project-path option for the Master of Science Degree Program. This pathway requires at least 33 semester hours, which includes a final project.
Yes

Degree Information

Distance Pathway/Online
  • Project Path
Clinical Research
The MS-CTMA will provide a strong foundation in regulations, clinical trial design and management, statistics, project management, drug safety, pharmacovigilance, regulatory standards (e.g., Good Clinical Practice(GCP), Good Laboratory Practice(GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP), and the role of International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) in drug development and global registration requirements for clinical trials.
Yes

Program Statistics

No
No
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
3
Past professors and employers are the preferred recommender types.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

2.8
3.0
1. University of Georgia (UGA) Graduate School application
2. Academic transcripts from each institution of higher education that has awarded a degree.
3. A Statement of Purpose: one page in length addressing why you are interested in this program.
4. A Resume: Professional résumé outlining the applicant's clinical trials or regulatory sciences experience.
5. Three (3) letters of reference are submitted online when you submit the Graduate School application.
6. Departmental Interview for the MS program: No interview is required for the graduate certificate application
Yes

Financial Support

0
None
0
Applicants are encouraged to review the University of Georgia's Office of Financial Aid website for additional information. The URL is https://osfa.uga.edu/.
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Yes