Next admission is for Fall 2008. The deadline for application materials is:
June 15, 2008.

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Masters Program Application & Additional Information

On this page, you will find the Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Masters Program Application form and a link to UGA's Graduate School Office. Please read this page carefully.

Applying to the Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Masters Program is a two-step process. You will need to submit the department application (step one) and an application to the UGA Graduate School (step two).

If you are an existing Certificate Student or have received your Regulatory Affairs Program Certificate from our program and are considering transitioning to the MS program, please click here.

Be sure to start this process at least 6 months prior to the deadline to assure that materials are received by the deadline. All materials must be received by the deadline. We will consider only complete applications.

Click here for information on the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Masters of Science Program Application:

This application is for the Masters Program only.

1. The Program Application is a supplemental department application specific to the MS Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Program.
2. Admissions decisions will be made only on completed files.
3. The applicant is responsible for scheduling his/her interview with the department and assuring the interview is complete PRIOR to the deadline.
4. Deadlines: Applications for admission and all supporting documents(including all Graduate School Application materials) must be received in the Regulatory Affairs Office by:
   
   

   Domestic Applicants
   Fall Semester	June 15
   Spring Semester	November 1
   International Applicants
   Fall Semester	April 15
   Spring Semester	October 15

• The Department deadlines take precedence over the UGA Graduate School deadline.

4. Applicant will also need to submit a University of Georgia Graduate School Application and supply the necessary information to Graduate School. This is a separate application process. The web address for UGA's Graduate School is http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ugagrad/. Be sure to note that you are a degree seeking candidate (and the Major Code is 6215).
5. Directions on completing the Department form:
   This form has been created in Adobe Acrobat. You will need Adobe Reader in order to view and print it. If you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat, you may fill out this form on your computer, save it, print it, and mail it in with the other requested information. Do not email this application to the department for security reasons. Emailed applications will not be considered.

FORM: Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Masters of Science Application form (in .pdf
format) (Form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Mailing Instructions: The supplemental Regulatory Affairs Department Application materials must be sent to the address below. Use the entire address. If you fail to use the entire address, your materials may be delayed. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us receive your materials as quickly as possible.

Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Program
The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043-4005

Important notes:

1. Do not email or call with questions on the status of your application. You may track your status by accessing the UGA Graduate School online tracking system at: http://www.gradsch.uga.edu:5080/student/.

• Once a decision has been made on your application, you will be contacted by the UGA Graduate School.

2. Information requested by the UGA Graduate School Admissions should be sent to their attention, http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/
   requirements.html.
3. Financial Aid may be available for MS students. For questions on Financial Aid, please contact the UGA Financial Aid Office.
4. Use the departmental forms included in the application for the letters of recommendation. Applicant needs three (3) letters of recommendation.
5. Use caution if sending any information by email. Email servers are not always secure to handle sensitive information like social security numbers.
6. The GRE is the required test for consideration for admission into
   the MS Program. There are no exceptions. No other test scores can be substituted for the GRE. For admission decisions, we require only the quantitative and verbal scores of the General Test. The submitted GRE scores must be no more than 5 years old. If older than that, you must retake the test and submit your newer scores.
   
   A combined (verbal and quantitative) GRE score of 1000 or higher is preferred. However, GRE scores are assessed in relation to other
   factors such as GPA, background and interview for determination of admission and we welcome applications of all qualified persons with a sincere interest in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Regulatory Affairs.
   
   For additional information on the GRE test, you may check the GRE website at http://www.gre.org/ or call 1-800-GRE-CALL. Also, University Testing Services has information on their site: http://testing.uga.edu/ or you can call them at 706-542-3183.
   

THE APPLICATION PROCESS (a two-step process): (Remember to start this application process at least months prior to the deadline listed.)

Step I. Complete Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Program Application

Provide the Department with:

1. Personal Information Profile: Submit the two-page Personal Information Profile found in the Regulatory Affairs Graduate Education Program Application document.
2. Statement of Purpose: Submit a statement of purpose - 1 page in length to address the applicant's interest in this program and the profession.
3. Resume: Professional résumé outlining applicant's regulatory affairs experience.
4. Interview: Schedule your Departmental Interview. Each MS applicant is required to interview with the Department prior to consideration for Admission. The applicant is responsible for scheduling his/her interview with the Department and assuring the interview is complete PRIOR to the deadline.

Step II. Complete the UGA Graduate School Application as a Degree seeking student

Provide the UGA Graduate School with:

1. GRE Scores: Official GRE Scores within 5 years. Provide the UGA Graduate School with the official copy of your GRE scores. These scores will then be provided to the department for evaluation.
2. Application: Graduate School application - The Graduate School will accept only online applications.
3. Recommendation letters: Three (3) letters of recommendation - Use the UGA Graduate School online form for these letters of recommendation.
4. Fee: A $50 application fee
5. Transcripts: For domestic and international applicants only, send two (2) official copies of academic transcript from each institution awarding you a degree. They must be in sealed envelopes from awarding institution. Send these transcripts directly to the UGA Graduate School.

• Note: Refer to this URL for any questions on Graduate School Admission: http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/
  requirements.html
  
• Application: Your UGA Graduate School application is valid only for the semester for which you have applied. Applicants are eligible for a one-time move of an application without submitting a new application or fee, but must submit the request in writing before late registration of the original semester of matriculation has ended. If you need to request a one-time move, contact gradadm@uga.edu.

Allow 10-14 working days for receipt and processing of these materials by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

Hints to filling out Graduate School Application:

Online Application: Our Masters Program's major code is 6215. Please select 6215, MS in Pharmacy with an emphasis in Regulatory Affairs as your intended major of study. Then select MS degree as your Intended Degree of Study.

The University of Georgia will admit students based on admission criteria set by the university. Applicants must be accepted by the Graduate School. Applicants are responsible for providing for all the necessary application materials required by the Graduate School. These include: general application for admission, $50 application fee, transcripts, and entrance test scores.

Remember to review the Distance Learning Self-assessment to find out if you are a good candidate for online learning.

Transitioning from Certificate to MS Program:

If you are transitioning to the MS program from the Certificate Program, you will need to do the following:

A. Provide the UGA Graduate School with:

1) Application: Graduate School Application - Each student who wants to change from non-degree to degree-seeking must submit a new application for the desired degree program. To submit a new application, go to http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ugagrad/. As current students in a graduate program, there is a small application fee.

2) Recommendation Letter(s): One additional letter of recommendation so that you have a total of three on file. Use the UGA Graduate School online recommendation request. For the 2nd & 3rd recommendation form fields, simply enter your email address to complete those required fields.

• All recommendation letters must be complete by the deadline in order for the applicant to be considered.

3) Transcripts: Two (2) official copies of academic transcript from each higher education institution awarding you a degree.

3) GRE: Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores - scores must be no more than 5 year old.

Allow 10-14 working days for receipt and processing of these materials by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

To contact the UGA Graduate School -

Email: gradadm@uga.edu
Fax: 706/425-3095
Mailing address:
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
GRADUATE SCHOOL
320 E. CLAYTON STREET, SUITE 400
ATHENS, GEORGIA 30602-4401

B. Provide the Department with:

1) Statement of Purpose: A statement of purpose, if that is not already on file with the department.

2) Resume: An updated resume if applicable.

3) Interview: Schedule your Departmental Interview. Each MS applicant is required to interview with the Department prior to consideration for Admission. The applicant is responsible for scheduling his/her interview with the Department and assuring the interview is complete PRIOR to the deadline.

For a review of the MS classes, click here.

New: UGA Graduate School Policy on
Continuous Enrollment

Beginning Fall Semester 2007, the Continuous Enrollment Policy of the Graduate School begins. Essentially, the policy is that degree-seeking graduate students must register for a minimum of three (3) hours for at least two (2) semesters in each academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer). This policy takes effect Fall Semester 2007 for all graduate students except the following:

1. University employees on the Tuition Assistance Program; and,
2. Students in non-degree status

As you plan your studies at the University of Georgia, please become familiar with the policy in the Graduate Bulletin at - http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/registration.html
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