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University of Southern California
Program in Molecular and Computational Biology
Los Angeles, CA
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Overview
University of Southern California / Program in Molecular and Computational Biology is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Computational biology and bioinformatics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying examination, dissertation defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
178
Applied
45
Accepted
24
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
103
Total Graduate Students
56%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 9.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.94% |
| Unknown | 7.77% |
Gender
Male (51%)
Female (48%)
Faculty
40
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 0
Male (33)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biochemistry and molecular biology; genomics; computational biology and bioinformatics; cell and developmental biology, and genetics; DNA replication and repair, and cancer 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
Contact
Dr. Myron Goodman
Professor of Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Director of the MCB Research Section
Email: mgoodman@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-5190
Professor of Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Director of the MCB Research Section
Email: mgoodman@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-5190
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