Neuromedicine (PhD) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

The PhD in Neuromedicine trains investigators to lead interdisciplinary research on neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is housed in the Department of Physiology and Neuroscience and the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute.

Faculty: Keck School of Medicine of USC | Department: Physiology and Neuroscience | Duration: 60 units minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students take INTD 577, NEUM 510 and NEUM 520 (registered each fall and spring from the second year) and at least 4 units of dissertation, with remaining units from electives or directed research. Requirements include a qualifying examination, annual research appraisal and an oral dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

USC Graduate School (all graduate programmes): a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university. International applicants whose first language is not English demonstrate English proficiency; for PhD applicants, ISE-exam exemption scores are TOEFL iBT 100 with no less than 20 on each section (exams taken before 21 January 2026), IELTS Academic 7 with no less than 6 on each band, or PTE 68 with no less than 53 on each band. USC sets no university-wide minimum for admission and some departments set higher requirements.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: 60 units minimum

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