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Submission Number: 10
Submission ID: 10
Submission UUID: 8caab360-0622-4688-a596-d630e221ba4f
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 07:27
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:54
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:55

Remote IP address: 56.63.81.32
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

1985 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles
California
90089
United States
California
  • Name: Bridgette Smith
    Title: Academic Program Specialist
    Office: Office of Graduate Education and Post-Doctoral Studies
    Phone (Work): 323-442-0598
    Email: bridgets@usc.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 01, 2027
Yes
No
https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
$120
Yes

Program Description

Graduates of USC Mann’s multidisciplinary master’s degree programs are highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry and government. The Master of Science in Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology program emphasizes training in molecular mechanisms of disease highlighting drug therapy in disease states. Coursework emphasizes molecular pharmacology and the interaction of drugs with cell physiology. Research areas are primarily laboratory-based and include drug design and development, receptor pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology and pharmacology, immunology, metabolism and biochemistry, molecular- and neuro-pharmacology, and oxidant and environmental toxicology. The MPTX MS program and the PSCI MS program are both administered under the umbrella of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
Yes

Degree Requirements

28
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Varies
A minimum of 24 units in coursework and 28 total units are required for graduation. All students participate in 12 units or core course curriculum. Students in the thesis track take 4 research units. Research towards the thesis can begin at any point, though typically this occurs during the first semester. The non-research, non-thesis Master’s track requires 28 units of coursework.
Yes

Degree Information

On Campus
  • Non-Research Track
  • Research Track
Biochemistry, Cancer, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Toxicology
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
8
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
2
6
3.46
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90 is required. For exams taken on or after January 2026, 4.5 or above is competitive. Also, USC's Institution Code is 4852.
USC accepts IELTS score with a 6.5 or above.
Additionally, we accept Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam with a test score of 176 or above and USC accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 61 or above.
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
3
Three letters from faculty knowledgeable about 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.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
Research and Professional Experience - The student’s research and professional experience should be well described within the application. A personal statement summarizing career objectives and research interests, published manuscripts and letters of reference should be included. These documents will help the admissions committee in their evaluation of the candidate’s background preparation for success in the MS program.
Official Transcripts - Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Upload copies of official transcripts to the online application system. Mail official transcripts to the USC Office of Graduate Admission.
Yes

Financial Support

0
None
N/A
N/A
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Yes