Ph.D. and M.S. Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences.
  
• Undergraduate course work in: Mathematics (including one and a half years of calculus), physics (one year) organic chemistry (aliphatic and aromatic), and biological sciences (one year).
  
• Completion of at least two courses from among the following areas: physical chemistry, advanced physics, electronics, histology, physiology, cell biology, computer science, or biochemistry. Equivalent work will be considered on an individual basis.
  
• Satisfactory performance on the general Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

Application Materials Required

• A completed application
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts including degree verification
• Official GRE scores
  

Application Deadlines

Refer to appropriate application form for deadlines.

Application Process

Applicants to the PhD program must apply through the Program in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (PIBBS) administered by the Office of Scientific Affairs at the Keck School of Medicine.

For further information about PIBBS and the application process, please go to the PIBBS website.

Applicants to the Masters program must complete the on-line Departmental Application Form »

A printout of the application and all supporting documents, must be mailed directly to the Department at the following address:

Elena Camarena
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Keck School of Medicine of USC
1333 San Pablo Street, MMR 626
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9142
Phone (323) 442-1039
Fax (323) 442-2283
E-mail ecamaren@usc.edu

Admission to the program requires acceptance by both the Department and the Graduate School.

Upon completion of a preliminary review, eligibile applicants will be asked to submit an official application to the Office of Admissions.

For further information about university requirements and application process, visit the USC Graduate School Admissions Office at USC Graduate Student Admissions »