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Submission Number: 309
Submission ID: 309
Submission UUID: 98ae585d-47e4-45a7-b1f4-3ba191b6a321
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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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
Remote IP address: 138.88.107.82
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 | Health Economics |
| Degree Type | Ph.D. |
| Short Name | U of Southern California - 9 |
| Banner Image: | 48244573542_f68892ef18_o.jpg |
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| Address 1 | 635 Downey Way |
| Address 2 | |
| 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, 2027 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | No |
| Link to Application | |
| Application Fee: | $120 |
| Application Deadline Description: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | 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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| 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: | 28 |
| 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: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: | |
| Area(s) of Study: | Biometrics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Human Population, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science |
| 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: | 8 |
| United States | 3 |
| International | 5 |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: | 3.83 |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| 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? | Yes |
| Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? | Not Required or Recommended |
| Oldest GRE considered: | |
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| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 0 |
| 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: | |
| 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 |
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| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 309 |