Why the catalog year matters
Your catalog year is the year you started at SDSU, and it decides which rules apply to your degree, not the current semester's course list. A class that is offered this term may not count toward your requirements, and one that counts for a newer catalog year may not be on an older list at all. Always check the requirements for your own catalog year, not the newest one.
Advancement to Candidacy
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Electives
- R A 761 - Drug/Device Product Development and Regulation in Europe and the US
- R A 772 - Post-Approval Activities
- R A 778 - Quality Control and Quality Assurance: Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Medical Devices
- R A 797 - Research
- R A 720 - Emerging Issues and Topics in Regulatory Affairs
- R A 790 - Regulatory Affairs Practicum
- R A 696 - Advanced Topics in Regulatory Affairs
- R A 701 - Regulatory Intelligence/Regulatory Strategy
- R A 702 - Pre-Approval Inspections
- R A 703 - Introduction to Electronic Submissions
- R A 705 - Project Planning for the Biomedical Industries
Required Courses
- R A 602 - Introduction to FDA Regulated Industries and Laws
- R A 605 - Effective Regulatory Writing and Communication
- R A 750 - Leadership for Change and Continuous Improvement
- R A 770 - Current Good Manufacturing Practices - General Concepts
- R A 773 - Medical Device Regulations
- R A 774 - Investigational and Marketing Applications for Drugs and Biologics
- R A 775 - Clinical Trials: Issues in Design, Conduct, and Evaluation
- R A 779 - International Regulatory Affairs
- R A 781 - Ethics for Life Science Professionals
- R A 795 - Capstone Development I
- R A 798 - Special Study
Specific Requirements
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This checklist reflects San Diego State's published catalog for 2026-27 and may not capture every substitution, waiver, or advisor-approved exception. Confirm anything that affects graduation with your own advisor or degree audit.