International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
Published Survey
Submission Number: 436
Submission ID: 436
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Created: Sun, 07/07/2024 - 16:06
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Contact Information
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International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department

Institution Address:
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Address 1: The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy 
Address 2: International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Department
Address 3: 2530 Sever Road #100
City: Lawrenceville
State: Georgia
Zip/Postal Code: 30043-4005
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- 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

Institutional Website::
- https://rx.uga.edu/academic-programs/master-of-science/clinical-trials-management-masters/
- https://online.uga.edu/degrees-certificates/master-of-science-pharmacy-clinical-trials-management/

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: June 01, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
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Application Fee:: 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.
Application Deadline Description::
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.

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Program Description
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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/.


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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring
Satellite/Branch campuses::
- The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
- Online

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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 33
Required Rotations:: Not Required
Seminars:: Varies
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Varies
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
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. 

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Project Path

Area(s) of Study:: Clinical Research
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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.  

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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: No
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: No
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 3

Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Past professors and employers are the preferred recommender types.

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 2.8
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: :
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

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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: 0
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
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/.

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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