Overview

The mission of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is to better understand the underlying mechanisms for studying human disease through research and training that combines basic concepts of biochemistry with wide-ranging interdisciplinary topics.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine MSc program offered at University of Southern California provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories to produce high-impact results for treatment, prevention and therapeutics.

Facts & Figures

The staff consists of 15 primary faculty along with 25 joint-appointment faculty
Courses and training courses are offered at master’s, PhD and postgraduate levels
The department receives over $16 million in research funding annually
Affiliated programs include the Institute for Genetic Medicine, the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Zikha Neurogenetic Institute

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Physical Methods in Biochemistry
Applications of Physical Methods in Biochemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 524 other Masters in Medicine in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

The prerequisite for applicants to the graduate program in biochemistry is a bachelor's degree with an undergraduate major in one of the natural sciences.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the natural sciences (including mathematics) is normally required.
Applicants must satisfactorily pass the general and advanced (chemistry, or biology or molecular biology) portions of the Graduate Record Examinations.
In addition, the department requires at least three letters of recommendation from faculty members who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate work and independent research. Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required.
Special circumstances may provide consideration for conditional admission.

Tuition Fees

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73260 USD / year

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73260 USD / year

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73260 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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