Offered by Northeastern University in Toronto, Canada, Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs is a master's degree in Pharmacy programme. The programme runs for 15 months. Tuition for international students is CAD 47,000 per total (CAD 30,300 per total for local students).
The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs at Northeastern University's Toronto campus is described as Canada's only master's degree dedicated to the regulatory affairs of drugs, biologics, and medical devices. The curriculum covers the processes behind drug development, manufacturing regulation, and the laws governing commercial distribution of pharmaceutical and medical products. Students choose among concentrations in clinical research regulatory affairs, medical device regulatory affairs, or biopharmaceutical regulatory affairs. The program can be completed full-time or part-time, with delivery available fully online or in a hybrid format combining online study with in-class instruction, and it incorporates experiential components such as fieldwork research, capstone projects, co-op placements, or an integrative learning experience carried out with a student's current employer. It is based at the university's Toronto campus. The program is aimed at professionals working toward careers in pharmaceutical or medical-device regulation, pharmaceutical sales, strategic marketing, or clinical investigations, and it suits people who need to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, including working professionals who value the part-time and online options for balancing study with employment.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows Northeastern's College of Professional Studies process, which this programme page's 'View admissions requirements' link points to rather than listing the criteria itself. Applicants submit an online application, a statement of purpose of 500-1,000 words on their educational goals and expectations, a professional resume, unofficial undergraduate transcripts (official copies required only at enrollment, with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-U.S. institutions), and two letters of recommendation from people with academic or professional knowledge of the applicant. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, or the NU Global Exam, though neither page publishes a minimum score for this programme. No minimum GPA is stated. Admissions run on a rolling basis across Fall and Spring intakes; applicants needing a Canadian study permit are advised to apply three to four months ahead of the start date.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Spring
Application Deadline:Fall 2027: 15 June 2027 (international), 1 July 2027 (international in Canada), 1 August 2027 (domestic). Spring 2027: 7 October 2026 (international), 14 December 2026 (domestic).
