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Submission Number: 231
Submission ID: 231
Submission UUID: cf22072f-d2c4-49c7-86d7-f1db78f35949
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Fri, 03/27/2020 - 14:28
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:52
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:56
Remote IP address: 71.65.31.102
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | University of Southern California |
| Program Name | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Degree Type | Ph.D. |
| Short Name | U of Southern California-231 |
| Banner Image: | Mann_scenery_07.jpg |
| If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: | |
| Address 1 | 1985 Zonal Ave |
| Address 2 | 4th Floor |
| Address 3 | |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Zip/Postal Code | 90089 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | California |
| Admissions Office Contact(s): |
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| Institutional Website: | |
| Contact Information Video: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? | December 01, 2026 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | No |
| Link to Application | https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login |
| Application Fee: | $120 |
| Application Deadline Description: | Applications are only considered for admission beginning in the Fall term. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences program provides training that emphasizes both basic and applied research through advanced coursework in contemporary pharmaceutical sciences. Independent laboratory research areas include drug design, development, targeting and delivery, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, immunology and molecular and cell biology. |
| Program Description Video: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Private |
| Are you currently accepting applications for this program? | Yes |
| Program Start Term: | Fall |
| Satellite/Branch campuses: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 60 |
| Required Rotations: | Research |
| Seminars: | Required |
| College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: | Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | A minimum of 60 units of graduate course credits is required for the Ph.D., including course work, and research and dissertation units. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: |
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| Area(s) of Study: | Clinical Research, Experimental Therapeutics, Molecular Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology |
| Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Have you previously enrolled students in this program? | Yes |
| Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program: | 12 |
| United States | 3 |
| International | 9 |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: | 3.8 |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| Industry | |
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| Other | |
| Unknown | |
| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | No |
| Verbal Reasoning: | |
| Quantitative Reasoning: | |
| Analytical Writing: | |
| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 is required. For exams taken on or after January 2026, 5.0 or above is competitive. Also, USC's Institution Code is 4852. USC accepts IELTS score with a 7 or above. Additionally, we accept Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam with a test score of 185 or above and USC accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68 or above. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Are letters of recommendations required by your program? | Yes |
| If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? | 3 |
| Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: | 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, creativity and other qualities in the student’s academic performance. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | 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 from all institutions attended and upload copies of official transcripts to the online application system. Mail official transcripts to the USC Office of Graduate Admission. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 100 |
| Type of financial support available: | Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | N/A |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | The top applicants admitted through the PhD program are eligible for the Dean’s Fellowship, and other university opportunities. These awards cover stipend, health and dental insurance, fees, and tuition, allowing greater effort towards research in early years. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Admin Status | Published |
| Old ID | 2720 |
| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 231 |