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UC San Diego created these masters' degrees in response to the need to expand career potential and bring academic rigor to professionals in various fields. These self-funded degree programs are tailored to the lifestyle and level of experience of working professionals. The degrees are conferred by the Graduate Division at UC San Diego and are a collaborative effort with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, which administers the programs and advises students.

The degrees are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the accrediting body for the University of California.

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Master’s Degree in Drug Development & Product Management

The Master of Science in Drug Development & Product Management focuses on building the managerial, regulatory, and pharmacoeconomic skills and insight to equip graduates to effectively lead the complex facets of the drug development process from discovery-to-patient.

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Key program features:

  • No GRE/GMAT required to apply
  • One entry point: September
  • Merit Scholarship opportunity for U.S. applicants
  • Innovative case and project-oriented approach to learning
  • Unique instruction by faculty with industry experience and lecturers from the pharma, biotech, and managed care industries

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Master’s Degree Program in Clinical Research

The broad-based curriculum of the Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research covers the principles of epidemiology, bio-statistics, patient-oriented research, health services/outcomes research, applied quantitative analysis, professional development seminars for clinical researchers and an integrative, high-level clinical research project in the student’s final term. Through an interactive classroom environment with peers and faculty, students apply knowledge and insights to current situations and challenges in their own research.

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Key program features:

  • No GRE/GMAT required to apply
  • One entry point: June
  • Merit Scholarship opportunity for U.S. applicants
  • Late afternoon and evening courses
  • Each student is assigned a research mentor
  • Courses taught by renowned faculty from the UC San Diego School of Medicine
  • Links academic and professional scientific communities

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Master’s Degree in The Leadership of Healthcare Organizations

The Master of Advanced Studies in The Leadership of Healthcare Organizations focuses on building leadership and management skills for healthcare professionals with an emphasis on clinical process improvement. The program is designed to equip graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills that are essential for managing challenges in today’s competitive healthcare environment.

Upcoming Program Events/Information Sessions

Key program features:

  • No GRE/GMAT required to apply
  • Multiple entry points: September, January or March
  • Merit Scholarship opportunity for U.S. applicants
  • Flexible, evening course schedule to meet the needs of working professionals
  • Innovative and relevant curriculum
  • Courses taught by renowned faculty from the UC San Diego School of Medicine and leaders in the healthcare industry
  • Opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and faculty from diverse areas of expertise

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"The workforce needs of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry across California are significant and require that we train the best and brightest. Based on a comprehensive workforce survey Biocom published in 2016, and thoughtful feedback from our member companies."
-Joseph Panetta, MPH President and CEO Biocom
"I recognized early in my management career that a master's degree would be critical as I pursued increased responsibilities and scope as a healthcare administrator."
-Tracy Chu, Current VP, Chief Operations Executive at Scripps Health