Programme overview
- University
- University of Southern California
- Region
- US
- Field
- Biomedical Engineering
- Duration
- 3-5 years
- Places
- 1-2
- Intake
- Spring and Fall
- Funding
- Fully funded
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: A bachelor's degree in basic medicine, biology, biomedicine or a related field.
- Academic performance: GPA of at least 3.0.
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 80, or 4 with no component below 4 after 21 January 2026. TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Paper Edition and MyBest Scores are accepted; or IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.0; Applicants who have earned a degree taught in English in an English-speaking country may apply for an exemption.
- References: Two recommendation letters.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience in molecular-cloning experiments, including cell culture, PCR, Western blot, ELISA, plasmids, cell or bacterial staining, and protein expression, together with skills in microfluidic-device design or fabrication and clinical-test design or development.
Application Materials
- Personal statements;
- A letter of recommendation 2;
- Curricula vitae;
- The undergraduate and master's report card;
- English report card;
- Financial certification;
- Copies of passports;
- Visa documents (if applicable);
- GRE achievements (if any, strongly recommended, enhanced competitiveness).
Application Period
School attendance in the spring and autumn, rolling, application deadline:
- Autumn enrolment: 1 15 (recommendation);
- Spring enrolment: 10 1 (recommendation).
Application Process
Up to the end of the month of 11 for applicants to submit their English curriculum vitae and related materials, we will conduct a preliminary assessment 12 for those who pass the initial screening month and will be invited to interview potential mentors 1 15 and will be required to formally present the application 2-3 for short-listed candidates via the official network for interviews 4-5 by the Academy Admission Board for the month of 4-5: the process node above takes the example of the autumn entrance.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. programme, with only 1-2 students enrolled in 3-5 years.
Outstanding applicants with relevant laboratory experience and skills receive full scholarship support. The specific amount would have to be based on the final funding of the professor. For applicants who lack a scientific background, the grant will be assessed by the instructor on the basis of a comprehensive performance.