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M.S. in Quality Assurance & Regulatory Science

Northwestern University

Master's DegreeCIP: 41.9999

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Locations

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  • Evanston, Illinois

    633 Clark St, Evanston, Illinois, 60208

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMathematicsSystems AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringTime ManagementScience

Knowledge

MathematicsEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingGeographyProduction and ProcessingAdministrativeLaw and Government

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityFar VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detecti
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Operate remote sensing equipment on drones to collect data in areas that are difficult to access or require high-resolution imagery.
  • Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental sampl
  • Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make reco
  • Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  • Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
  • Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests
  • Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting sam
  • Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareGeographic information systemDocument management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareCharting softwareProject management softwareWeb platform development softwareContent workflow softwareProgram testing softwareDevelopment environment softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareMap creation software

Tools

Airfield lighting equipmentAnemometersDJI GS ProDesktop computersDigital camerasDroneDeployField computersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGamma ray scintillometersGeophysical magnetometersGlobal positioning system GPS devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGround control targetsHyperspectral imaging equipmentLanding padAbsorbance spectrophotometersAdhesion testersAutosamplersBolt tension metersCoating thickness gaugesCopy machinesDew point metersDurometersDynamometersFlowmetersFluorescence spectrophotometersForce gaugesGas chromatographsGel castersGel electrophoresis systems

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Remote Sensing Technicians19-4099.03
  • Quality Control Analysts19-4099.01
  • Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other19-4099.00
  • Hydrologic Technicians19-4044.00
  • Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians19-4043.00
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health19-4042.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational remote sensing data acquisition strategy — set and govern by evaluating emerging satellite, UAV, and airborne sensor technologies against long-term programmatic and client portfolio needs.
  • Enterprise-level geospatial data integrity and governance frameworks — establish and maintain to ensure consistent accuracy standards across all remotely sensed products delivered by the organization.
  • Cross-disciplinary geospatial data integration standards — define and enforce to guide technicians and scientists in fusing remote sensing outputs with GIS, survey, and engineering datasets at scale.
  • Senior scientists, agency partners, and executive clients — advise at the strategic level by translating complex remote sensing capabilities into actionable intelligence for high-stakes decision making.
  • Organization-wide image processing and product delivery pipelines — architect by deploying scalable analytical software solutions and workflow automation that elevate team throughput and product quality.
  • Advanced mapping project portfolios — lead from inception through delivery by directing resource allocation, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution of multi-project programs.
  • Emerging remote sensing methodologies — champion by conducting applied research, evaluating new tools, and institutionalizing best practices that advance organizational technical capabilities.
  • Talent development programs for remote sensing technicians — design and mentor through structured competency pathways, peer review systems, and coaching that build junior-to-senior capability pipelines.
  • Interagency and industry partnerships — cultivate and lead by representing the organization in technical working groups, standards bodies, and collaborative research initiatives at the national or international level.
  • Complex problem solving frameworks for non-routine geospatial challenges — formulate and apply at the organizational level, directing teams in resolving systemic data quality, policy, or technology adoption barriers.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
94%
Placement Rate
68%