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University of Southern California
Overview
University of Southern California / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Computational molecular biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Marine biology and biological oceanography | Marine and environmental biology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Neurobiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marine biology and biological oceanography | Marine biology and biological oceanography |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Integrative and evolutionary biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular and computational biology | Molecular biology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular and computational biology | Biology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular and computational biology | Computational biology and bioinformatics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 24 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Research paper |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Qualifying examination, dissertation defense |
Admissions
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, resume, minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
|---|
Student Body
189
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
96%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.29% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.12% |
| White or Caucasian | 24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 10.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.12% |
| Unknown | 14.29% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Microarray data analysis, microbial ecology and genetics, integrative organismal and behavioral biology and ecology, stem cell pluipotency, cancer cell biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States