The Department of Pathology offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree in Experimental and Molecular Pathology. The two-year M.S. program provides training in the latest technologies and concepts of biomedical research and experimental pathology.

The program prepares M.S. graduates for:

• Advanced research staff or technician positions in biotechnology firms, academic institutions and health departments/government
  
• Teaching positions at the community college level
  
• Further doctoral or medical (M.D.) studies
  
  

The program offers a thesis option and an examination option. Each student’s program will be tailored to suit individual needs and background.

• Master’s students must complete at least 34 units of graduate courses.
  
• Thesis-option students are required to enroll in a Master’s Thesis course, do original research and submit a written thesis.
  
• Examination-option students must enroll in a Master’s Examination preparatory course and pass the examination.
  

For additional information:
USC Catalog and Schedule of Classes »

Course work pertinent to the program

The Masters program will use existing courses offered by the Department of Pathology. A total of at least 34 units are required. At the end of each academic year all students' coursework progress will be reviewed by the Graduate Committee.

M.S. Required and Elective Courses »

Typical M.S. Course of Study »

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