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Ph.D. and M.S. Admission Requirements
- A bachelors 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 »
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