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Submission Number: 380
Submission ID: 380
Submission UUID: c13917e9-0b14-4534-8fb9-2d1af8255c05
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Thu, 07/23/2020 - 11:33
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:28
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:57
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 | Regulatory Science |
| Degree Type | Ph.D. |
| Short Name | U of Southern California - 15 |
| Banner Image: | Mann_scenery_07.jpg |
| If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: | |
| Address 1 | 1540 Alcazer Street |
| Address 2 | CHP 140 |
| Address 3 | |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Zip/Postal Code | 90089 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | Distance Pathway/Online |
| 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? | March 01, 2028 |
| 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: | Accept applications for Fall term on even-numbered years (2024, 2026, 2028…) Applications are accepted every two years starting in August of an odd year with a priority deadline of February 1 and final deadline of March 1 of an even year. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | The Doctor of Regulatory Science (DRSc) program cultivates research, leadership and inquiry skills for advanced students in the emerging profession of global regulatory science. It is designed to produce graduates with expertise in strategic management, policy development and research assessment who can play leadership roles in the public sector, academia and the medical products industry. Participants in this program will take a set of interdependent courses that extend from a strong core of basic regulatory science course work and additionally focus on three main areas — product lifecycle/risk management, global strategy and policy, and project and personnel management. After students have completed foundational course work, they will participate as a cohort that typically has a two-year cycle of classes and an additional one or two years of dissertation research. The program has been designed to meet the needs of individuals who are already seasoned professionals working full-time outside of the university. The doctoral degree will be administered by the Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
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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? | No |
| Program Start Term: | Fall |
| Satellite/Branch campuses: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 64 |
| Required Rotations: | Not Required |
| Seminars: | Not 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 | Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA) |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: |
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| Area(s) of Study: | Administrative Science, Health Policy, Regulatory 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: | 0 |
| United States | |
| International | |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: | 3.17 |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
| Academia | |
| 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: | |
| 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: | |
| 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: | Applicants must also provide current resume/CV, one-page Personal Statement addressing their interest in the program, and a Critical Analysis Essay of a DRSc alumni dissertation. USC does not accept credential evaluation reports from outside agencies (e.g., WES, ECE, etc.) Admitted students must verify that they have been awarded a bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an institution outside the United States. Those who received a degree from an institution outside the United States will need to obtain a “Certification of Studies for USC” from the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 0 |
| Type of financial support available: | 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: | Applicants are encouraged to review the USC's Graduate & Professional Financial Aid webpage for additional information. The URL is https://financialaid.usc.edu/graduate-professional-financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/ |
| 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 | |
| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 380 |