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 CRRA 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 from ALL previous colleges and universities. Official transcripts must arrive in our office in the original sealed envelope issued by the institution. If you are currently enrolled, please submit an official transcript showing courses in-progress. Applicants with international transcripts must request an official course-by-course evaluation of transcripts from a NACES member. A course-by-course evaluation will translate courses, degrees, and grades to U.S. equivalency.
- Two letters of recommendation focusing on academic and professional achievement and ability
- Statement of purpose (see below)
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement of purpose explaining how the program will help them meet their academic and professional goals. Those without previous education or training in a related field 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 and students currently in the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration program interested in matriculating into the master's degree program should submit an Application for Program Transfer Form
If you have any questions about the application process call 312-503-1083 for assistance.
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