Biotechnology: Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

Course Overview

Combine your interest in science, business and technology for a rewarding career in the growing biotechnology industry. The biotechnology regulatory affairs specialization assists students with understanding the regulatory and policy issues that face the field of biotechnology. The curriculum covers the impact of regulatory and policy issues on domestic and international affairs, clinical trials and various aspects of a product's life cycle, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, quality control and assurance, bioethics, and the business of global biotechnology. Program ObjectivesThe graduates of this program will be able to: Have a greater grasp of the technologies currently in use in the biotechnology industry. Gain an understanding of the regulatory role of federal and state governmental agencies as well as international bodies and professional groups. Understand the " business of biotechnology, " including financial, strategic, and human resource management in the industry. Have increased knowledge of bioinformatics. Career PathThe Master of Science program in biotechnology serves a number of careers at the entry-, mid-, or high-level positions, depending on the prior level of experience of the candidate. Graduates of the biotechnology regulatory affairs specialization, depending on their background, can find positions such as: Senior managers in regulatory affairs, Specialists in regulatory affairs, Quality assurance specialists, Clinical specialists, Other health care and biotechnology professionals