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• Bachelor’s degree

  A bachelor’s degree with a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher is required in all upper-division coursework. All official transcripts must be submitted.

• GRE

  The GRE® General Exam is required to determine an applicant’s readiness for graduate school. The minimum combined score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 298. The minimum Analytical score is 3.0. Scores can be no older than five years old. 
  
  

• Essay

  Applicants must submit an essay or personal statement focusing on career objectives and personal ideals. Grammar and writing skills are an important part of the evaluation.

• Letters of recommendation

  Three letters of recommendation, no more than one year old.

• International applicants

  All international applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • International students who attended schools outside of the United States must submit an evaluation of their academic records. Additionally, transcripts must be reviewed by one of the following outside evaluation agencies: or . Please request a course-by-course evaluation that includes a grade point average (GPA) and have an official copy sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission. Student transcripts need to be translated into English before an evaluation can be processed. Please check with the evaluation agency for details on specific document requirements.
  • A Certification of Finances form with all required documents must be completed and sent with the application materials or upon notification of admission.
  • Proof of English proficiency is required of all applicants whose native/principal language of instruction is not English. This requirement can be met by minimum scores of 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants interested in applying for a graduate assistantship must meet minimum scores of 90 (iBT) or 575 (paper) on the TOEFL or 7.0 on the IELTS. Official test score reports are required and can be no older than two years old.

We’ve simplified the process of completing your application to just three steps. Follow the instructions below to get started.

Step 1: Complete the graduate application

Applicants should indicate on the application that they are interested in applying to the Master of Science in Regulatory Science program.

When filling out the graduate application, please note your application will be evaluated based on your record of academic performance, Graduate Record Examination® (GRE) scores and personal statement.

To complete the application, first-time users must create a 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ account to .

All returning users may .

Step 2: Apply for financial aid

Additionally, if you are interested in financial assistance, please make sure to indicate your interest on the graduate admission application.

Step 3: Wait for your application decision

After submitting your application, please allow us up to eight to ten weeks to process your application. If any documentation is missing, we will contact you. 

Once your completed application has been reviewed, the Office of Graduate Admission will notify you of your admission decision by email.

Official admission decisions will be in writing on letterhead from the Office of Graduate Admission. Any verbal or written statements about admission, either expressed or implied from any other source, will not be official.

The Office of Graduate Admission will also notify you by email if you have been awarded any financial assistance.

The Master of Science in Regulatory Science employs the following goals across its curriculum to ensure you gain the tools to excel — both in your education and your career:

• Identify, formulate and solve complex scientific problems
• Function in multidisciplinary teams
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in global, economic and societal contexts