Admission
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or its foreign equivalent. A competitive undergraduate record that indicates strong academic ability is required. Work or research experience in a related field is highly desirable but not a requirement for admission. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but strong scores bolster chances for admission.
Students may petition to transfer graduate courses for credit, as long as the courses to be transferred were taken at Northwestern University and not counted towards any other degree or certificate. All transfer petitions must be submitted at the time of admission. A maximum of three courses can be transferred for credit.
Application and admission requirements are identical for degree and nondegree
students. For more detailed information about admission
requirements, please see the frequently asked
questions.
Duration
The MQARS program is designed to be completed in two to three years of uninterrupted part-time study (one to two classes per quarter), although students are allowed five years to finish the program.
Tuition
Tuition information can be found on the tuition page.
Application Checklist
Supplemental Materials
- One sealed copy of official transcripts of all
previous college or university work (including
credit and
non-credit)
- Two letters of recommendation focusing
on academic and professional achievement and ability
- Statement
of purpose (see below)
- Current resumé or
curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement of purpose explaining how the degree program will help them meet their academic and professional goals. Those without previous education or training in the life sciences or quality or regulatory fields should explain how other academic and nonacademic experiences have equipped them to undertake graduate study in the program.
Transferring to a Degree Program
Nondegree graduate students interested in matriculating into the master's
degree program should submit an Application
for Readmission/ Program Transfer form
If you have any questions about the application process call
312-503-1083 for assistance.
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