Graduate Programs
The USC Master’s in Addiction Science (MAS) is designed for students interested in transdisciplinary and inter-professional approaches to the study of addiction. At the present time there are courses offered across multiple disciplines that allow students to gain a perspective in addiction from an array of science and policy aspects.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Early Admission Deadline: February 1st
Final Application Deadline: May 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
32 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Coursework varies by track
The USC Master of Public Health program is a product of the University of Southern California’s commitment to the health and well-being of its surrounding communities, as well as nationally and internationally.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority: December 1st
Final: May 1st
Spring
October 1st
Summer
March 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
42 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Core Courses (18 Units)
6 courses (includes Practicum and Capstone)
Concentration Core Courses (16 Units)
4 courses
Electives (8 Units)
2-3 courses
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Online program at USC offers a rigorous curriculum that attracts dedicated and ambitious professionals with a passion to serve in the public health arena. The program’s core coursework aims to develop your key public health competencies and skills through the use of cases and examples from industry — ranging from local to global.
Application Deadlines
Fall
August 2 (term starts Sept 1)
Spring
TBD
Summer
April 1 (term starts May 5)
Minimum Credit Hours
42 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Core Courses (18 Units)
6 courses (included Practicum and Capstone)
Concentration Core Courses (16 Units)
4 courses
Electives (8 Units)
2-3 courses
The Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology is designed for students interested in epidemiological and clinical trial study design and data analysis.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority: December 1st
Final: May 1st
Spring
October 1st
Summer
March 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
39 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Core Courses (26 Units)
7 courses
Electives (9 Units)
3-7 courses
Master Thesis (4 Units)
The Master of Science in Biostatistics is designed for students interested in applying statistical methods to the design and analysis of biomedical research and clinical investigations data.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority: December 1st
Final: May 1st
Spring
October 1st
Summer
March 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
39 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Core Courses (28 Units)
8 courses
Electives (7 Units)
2-5 courses
Master Thesis (4 Units)
The Master of Science in Clinical, Biomedical, and Translational Investigations (CBTI) is a joint effort to train medical students, fellows or other health professionals, including faculty and other scientists conducting clinical related research, in clinical research methods to translate clinical, biomedical and technological discoveries into advances in population-based, clinical or basic science research.
Application Deadlines
Fall
May 1st
Spring
November 1st
Summer
March 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
29 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Didactic Course Credit (minimum 15 Units)
Directed Research (1-12 Units)
Master Thesis (4 Units)
The Master of Science in Global Medicine degree answers the urgent need for professional training in concepts of global health. Combining a strong medical science foundation with interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare, the program equips future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve worldwide health issues.
Application Deadlines
Fall
June 30th
Spring
October 31st
Minimum Credit Hours
32 Units
Expected Duration
1 Year (3 semesters)
Core Courses (10-14 Units)
3-4 courses
Electives (18-22 Units)
8-9 courses
This program focuses on understanding and applying statistical methods for the design of biomedical research, understanding epidemiological study designs, and using and interpreting results from specialized computer software for the management and statistical analysis of research data.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority: December 1st
Final: May 1st
Spring
October 1st
Summer
March 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
38 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years
Epidemiology Core Courses (15 Units)
4 courses
Biological Sciences Core Courses (12 Units)
3-7 courses
Electives (3 Units)
1-2 courses
Directed Research (4 Units)
Master Thesis (4 Units)
The Master of Science in Public Health Data Science integrates biostatistics, epidemiology, and computer science. Students will be prepared for careers where there is a growing need for individuals who can learn from data to address important questions in public health and biomedical sciences.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority: December 1st
Final: May 1st
Minimum Credit Hours
32 Units
Expected Duration
2 Years (4 semesters)
Core Courses in Population and Public Health Sciences (22 Units)
6 courses
Core Courses in Computer Science (4 Units)
1 course
Elective (3 Units)
1 course
Practicum (3 Units)