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University of Southern California
Overview
University of Southern California / Division of Biostatistics is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Epidemiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Applied biostatistics and epidemiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biostatistics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biostatistics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Molecular epidemiology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores of 150 each on Verbal and Quantitative sections) Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores of 160 each on Verbal and Quantitative sections) Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
108
Applied
59
Accepted
22
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | May 15th | May 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores of 150 each on Verbal and Quantitative sections) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores of 160 each on Verbal and Quantitative sections) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$106,896
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
93
Total Graduate Students
59%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.23% |
| White or Caucasian | 16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.08% |
| Asian | 18.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.15% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (36%)
Female (63%)
Faculty
54
Total faculty
Full-time - 47
Part-time - 7
Male (43)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Clinical trials in ophthalmology and cancer research, methods of analysis for epidemiological studies, genetic epidemiology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,300,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
2001 North Soto Street
SSB 201, MC 9234
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States
SSB 201, MC 9234
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States
Contact
Dr. Kiros Berhane
Director, Graduate Programs in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Email: kiros@usc.edu
Phone: 323-442-1994
Fax: 323-442-2993
Director, Graduate Programs in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Email: kiros@usc.edu
Phone: 323-442-1994
Fax: 323-442-2993
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