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Submission Number: 7
Submission ID: 7
Submission UUID: ae8097e7-291c-49f0-b74c-4ec90cc70e45
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 16:48
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:55
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:55

Remote IP address: 170.251.30.57
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

University of Southern California | Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
1540 Alcazar Street
CHP 140
Los Angeles
California
90089
United States
California
  • Name: Leigh Grant
    Title: Student Services Advisor
    Email: regsci@usc.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

October 01, 2026
Yes
No
https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
$120
Start Semester:
1. Spring (Jan) - First Deadline = 1-Sep
Final International Deadline = 1-Oct
Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Nov
2. Summer (May) First Deadline = 1-Feb
Final International Deadline = 1-Feb
Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Feb
3. Fall (August) First Deadline = 1-Feb
Final International Deadline = 1-Apr
Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Jun
Yes

Program Description

The Master of Science (MS) in Management of Drug Development (MDD) focuses on the translational phase of medical product development, bridging the gap between early-stage drug discovery and clinical application. The program is designed for students with a background in preclinical biological and pharmaceutical science. The degree is awarded upon completion of at least 32 units of formal course work. Course requirements include courses in translational science, and at least one course each in regulatory science, quality assurance, risk assessment, clinical research, statistics, CMC, and product lifecycle. Students should develop a specific plan of study with graduate advisers before beginning the program. 
Yes

Institution Information

Private
Yes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Yes

Degree Requirements

32
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required
In order to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Management of Drug Development you must have completed:
At least 32 units of required and elective courses
Obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Maintain continuous enrollment during all fall and spring semesters
Complete the degree within five years

Students who have earned a graduate certificate (12 units) from our program can apply the units towards the masters.
Yes

Degree Information

Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • Regulatory Science
Drug Development, Regulatory Science
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
13
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
9
4
3.5
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
In the event your GPA is low, we may request you take the GRE.
TOEFL or IELTS
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam, or PTE Academic are accepted
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

Yes
2
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3
Applicants must also provide current resume/CV and one-page Personal Statement addressing their interest in the program.
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).
Yes

Financial Support

0
Department or University Scholarship
N/A
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/
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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