Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics
ITMAT Education and Training
Master of Regulatory Affairs

Prospective Student Info

Apply Now  Request Info  Attend Virtual Admissions Events

Before You Apply How to Apply International Applicant Requirements If Accepted 

Before You Apply

  • Understanding Your Goals: Review program objectives and curriculum. Determine if these match your interests.
  • Review eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor degree and a two years minimum--three years preferred--of relevant experience.
  • Request Info: Sign up for admissions communications and ask any program staff any questions.
  • Attend Virtual Admissions Events: (Encouraged) Meet program staff and/ or attend an info session with Program Director, Andrew Fesnak.
    • Info Session with Dr. Fesnak - February 24 at noon ET
    • Info Session with Dr. Fesnak - April 1 at 4 PM ET
  • Understand Costs: Review tuition and fees to calculate your approximate costs.

Submit Your Application

Apply Now: Applications due May 1 for Fall '26 entry

How to Apply

Submit a complete application by the stated deadline. Your application must include:

  • Online application form
  • Resume: Summarize relevant professional and educational experience.
  • Transcripts: Upload any degree-bearing unofficial transcripts into the application system, i.e. undergraduate and/ or graduate, if applicable.
    • If accepted applicants must submit official transcripts before enrollment. See Submiting Application Documents for info.
      • Please note: Once accepted, students whose undergraduate degree was awarded outside of the U.S., must complete a degree verification process.
  • Personal statement: Respond to the following two prompts. Each response should be 400 words or less. You may need to combine the two prompt responses into one document to upload.
      1. What are your career goals, and how does the MRA program help you meet your goals?
      2. Discuss a significant contribution you have made in your current or former position.  What did you set out to achieve? What was the result?
  • Three recommendation letters: Recommenders may be supervisors, faculty, colleagues 
    • The online application system supports electronic submission of the letters by the recommender
    • Letters should address the following:
      • The suitability of the MRA program for the student's stated career goals.
      • The student's academic ability.
  • Application fee: $45 (Required for all applicants, including Penn Employees.)

Interview Invitations: The program reviews applications holistically and may invite selected applicants to schedule a virtual interview.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

  • See International Applicant Info for info on:
    • International Transcripts:
      • What is an official transcript?
      • Policy for submitting Transcripts from Institutions Outside of the U.S.
      • How to Request and submit your international transcript(s) evaluation
    • English Language Proficiency Test Score Submission - See for policy and submission instructions
    • International Student Costs 
    • Student Visa Info

If Accepted: