Molecular Pathology and Experimental Medicine (MS) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

The Department of Pathology's MS provides theoretical and practical training in experimental pathology. It prepares students for senior research or technician positions in academic or industrial institutions, further MD or PhD study, multidisciplinary roles or community college teaching, and can be completed within two years.

Faculty: Keck School of Medicine | Department: Department of Pathology | Duration: Can be completed within two years; at least 34 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 34 graduate units, including 26 required units (Foundations for Molecular Medicine, Infection and Host Responses, Cell Biology, Introduction to Pathology, Pathobiology of Disease, methods courses and seminars) and 8 elective units. Students choose an experiment-based thesis or a scholarly-based option ending in a comprehensive examination; research is optional.

Career pathways

Senior research staff or senior technician positions in biotechnology firms and academic institutions; community college teaching; PhD or MD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate major in one of the natural sciences; applicants not meeting all requirements may still apply and are decided case by case. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is generally expected. At least two letters of recommendation from faculty are required. Demonstrated English proficiency is required. Conditional admission may be considered in special circumstances.

Duration: Can be completed within two years; at least 34 units

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