Quantitative and Computational Biology (MS) at University of Southern California

The MS in Quantitative and Computational Biology integrates quantitative graduate courses from Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Quantitative and Computational Biology, and Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. It prepares students for advanced graduate work, MD/PhD programs and jobs at the intersection of biotechnology and software development.

Department: Department of Quantitative and Computational Biology  |  Duration: Minimum 32 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses (11 units) include Molecular Biology for Quantitative Scientists, Artificial Intelligence in Computational Biology and Computational Molecular Biology Laboratory. Students add foundational electives (8 units), graduate-level electives (6-8 units) and 5-7 units of directed laboratory research.

Career pathways

Advanced graduate study, MD/PhD programs, and jobs at the intersection of biotechnology and software development.

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