Program Overview
The Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology at University of Southern California is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pharmacogenomics
- Proteomics
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Structure-Activity Relationship & Drug Design
- Spectrometry in Biomedicine
- Computing Applications in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Immunopharmaceutics
- Advanced Pharmacokinetics
- Dosage Form Design & Evaluation
- Drug Discovery and Design
- Drug Transport and Delivery
- Molecular Structural Biology
- Intracellular Drug Delivery and Targeting
- Drug Metabolism (Morphology)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Candidates with a bachelor\xc2\x92s or master\xc2\x92s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or other related disciplines are invited to apply. Applicants must have demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English and in fundamental scientific areas such as organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, statistics and computer science.
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score
- Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL Scores for International Applicants
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
University of Southern California is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months