Graduate Programs

The USC program in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences provides instruction and research training in diverse aspects of drugs including their design, delivery, disposition and mechanism of action. These subjects are examined at the molecular, cellular and clinical levels through an interdisciplinary curriculum that is carefully individualized to the needs of the student.

A strong clinical interface is maintained with the LAC+USC Medical Center, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Doheny Eye Hospital, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the University Hospital and other affiliated hospitals in the L.A. area. Graduates are excellently positioned to meet the high demand from the pharmaceutical industry, academia and government for professionals in these specialized areas.

The USC School of Pharmacy offers both master- and doctorate-level programs specifically focused on the field of pharmaceutical sciences:

Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences