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Submission Number: 309
Submission ID: 309
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Created: Tue, 06/02/2020 - 14:05
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:00
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:58

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

635 Downey Way
Los Angeles
California
90089
United States
California
  • Name: Gladys Emeli Flores
    Title: Academic Program Specialist
    Office: Pharmacy Pharmaceutical and Health Economics
    Phone (Work): 2138215585
    Email: gladysfl@usc.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

December 01, 2027
No
$120
Yes

Program Description

The doctoral program in Health Economics requires coursework in economics, preventive medicine, policy research and epidemiology. Additionally, specialized courses in pharmaceutical economics, including pharmaceutical policy, health economics, economic assessment methods, applied health econometrics and welfare theory are part of the core curriculum taught within the department. A limited number of electives in public administration, biostatistics, comparative analysis of health systems, gerontology, marketing, pricing, psychology and other related disciplines are considered on an individual basis. From the beginning of the academic program, students are encouraged to work closely with faculty on collaborative research projects.
The following areas of specialization are recommended for PhD candidates in the Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy track:
Methodology of Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analyses
Industrial Organization of Pharmaceutical Markets
Quantitative Methods in Pharmaceutical Economics
Government Policy and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals
International Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall
Yes

Degree Requirements

28
Research
Required
Required
Not Required
Required
Yes

Degree Information

On Campus
Biometrics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Human Population, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science
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Program Statistics

Yes
8
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
3
5
3.83
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

Yes
Not Required or Recommended
Recommended GRE Score:
The Health Economics program requires applicants to submit GRE scores.  There is no set minimum score required for admission, and GRE scores are considered in conjunction with all other parts of the application.
TOEFL or IELTS
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.
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
3
Three reference letters from faculty or supervisors knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic performance and intellectual capability are required. These letters should provide a thorough assessment of the applicant’s experience in research, motivation and potential development capacity and creativity as an academic scholar.
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
Yes

Financial Support

0
Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship
N/A
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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