Regulatory affairs specialists need knowledge in the following areas:

• English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
• Law, Government, and Jurisprudence: Laws, rules of the court, and the politics.
• Biology: Cells, plants, and animals and how they function.
• Computers and Electronics: Computer hardware and software.
• Administration and Management: How to run a business or group.
• Clerical: General office work such as filling and storing information.