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Biomedical Sciences (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Biomedical Sciences is a terminal degree only for students admitted to the PIBBS PhD programme who cannot complete the PhD for personal or medical reasons. The department does not accept applicants for this MS.

Faculty: Keck School of Medicine of USC  |  Department: PIBBS PhD programme  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum includes all coursework required of PhD students for a minimum of 35 units with an accumulated GPA of at least 3.0, a comprehensive examination and submission of the written portion of the qualifying exam. A research capstone paper and oral presentation serve as the comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Not open to direct applicants. Only students admitted to the PIBBS PhD programme may request a terminal MS in special circumstances, approved by the PIBBS director, the relevant KSOM PhD programme director and the associate dean of Graduate Affairs.

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