Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or other related disciplines are invited to apply. Applicants must have demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English and in fundamental scientific areas such as organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, statistics and computer science.

A. Admissions Criteria
The Admissions Committee will consider applications based on the following factors:

1. Overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
   A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Special attention is given to the grades achieved in science courses relevant to our program (e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and mathematics).
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score
   A minimum combined GRE score of 1000 in the Verbal and Quantitative areas is required. However, priority for financial support is given to applicants with GRE scores of 1200 or higher.
3. Letters of Recommendation
   Three letters from faculty knowledgeable of the student's ability and capability are required. These letters should provide a thorough assessment of the student's experience in laboratory research, ability to communicate in verbal and written English, motivation and creativity, and other qualities in the student's academic performance.
4. TOEFL Scores for International Applicants
   A minimum score of 500 is required for admission; 550 is required for appointment as a teaching assistant.

B. Financial Aid
Students accepted into the USC School of Pharmacy Master of Science program are not eligible for financial aid.

C. Application Deadline
The application deadline for fall semester is January 1. Applicants selected by the Admissions Committee will be notified of acceptance shortly thereafter. Admissions decisions will continue to be made until the class is filled.

Application Packets
All Students:
Graduate Program Application