Contact Information
-------------------






Banner Image:: Mann_scenery_07.jpg









If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here::
{Empty}










Institution Address:
--------------------






Address 1: University of Southern California | Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences









Address 2: 1540 Alcazar Street









Address 3: CHP 140









City: Los Angeles









State: California









Zip/Postal Code: 90089









Country: United States













Program Location:: California









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Leigh Grant
  Title: Student Services Advisor
  Email: regsci@usc.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://regulatory.usc.edu/
- https://mann.usc.edu/program/ms-in-management-of-drug-development/
- https://usc.edu/










Contact Information Video::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Application Deadline
----------------------------






Application Deadline
--------------------






What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: October 01, 2026









Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes













Participation
-------------






Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login













Application Fee:: $120









Application Deadline Description::
Start Semester:	
1. Spring (Jan) - First Deadline = 1-Sep
	Final International Deadline = 1-Oct	
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Nov
2. Summer (May)	First Deadline = 1-Feb
	Final International Deadline = 1-Feb
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Feb
3. Fall (August) 	First Deadline = 1-Feb
	Final International Deadline = 1-Apr
        Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Jun			











I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Description
-------------------






Program Description:
The Master of Science (MS) in Management of Drug Development (MDD) focuses on the translational phase of medical product development, bridging the gap between early-stage drug discovery and clinical application. The program is designed for students with a background in preclinical biological and pharmaceutical science. The degree is awarded upon completion of at least 32 units of formal course work. Course requirements include courses in translational science, and at least one course each in regulatory science, quality assurance, risk assessment, clinical research, statistics, CMC, and product lifecycle. Students should develop a specific plan of study with graduate advisers before beginning the program. 










Program Description Video::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Institution Information
-----------------------






Is your institution public or private?: Private









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer









Satellite/Branch campuses::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Degree Requirements
-------------------






Credits Required for Degree: : 32









Required Rotations:: Not Required









Seminars:: Not Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
In order to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Management of Drug Development you must have completed:
At least 32 units of required and elective courses
Obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Maintain continuous enrollment during all fall and spring semesters
Complete the degree within five years

Students who have earned a graduate certificate (12 units) from our program can apply the units towards the masters.











I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Degree Information
------------------






Delivery Method: Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA)









Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Regulatory Science










Area(s) of Study:: Drug Development, Regulatory Science









Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study::
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Program Statistics
------------------






Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 13









Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
------------------------------------------------------------------






United States: 9









International: 4













Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: 3.5









Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









Last academic year-graduates job placement:
-------------------------------------------






Academia: {Empty}









Industry: {Empty}









Government: {Empty}









Other: {Empty}









Unknown: {Empty}













Enter any additional information regarding job placements: :
{Empty}










Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: {Empty}









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













GRE and Other Tests
-------------------






GRE Section
-----------






 Is the GRE required?: No













Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: :
In the event your GPA is low, we may request you take the GRE.










Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









Other tests or credentials::
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam, or PTE Academic are accepted










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Letters of Recommendation
-------------------------






Letters of Recommendation:
--------------------------






Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
{Empty}










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Other Admission Requirements
----------------------------






Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3









Recommended overall GPA considered:: {Empty}









Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: :
Applicants must also provide current resume/CV and one-page Personal Statement addressing their interest in the program.
USC does not accept credential evaluation reports from outside agencies (e.g., WES, ECE, etc.)
Admitted students must verify that they have been awarded a bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an institution outside the United States. Those who received a degree from an institution outside the United States will need to obtain a “Certification of Studies for USC” from the International Education Research Foundation (IERF).		
			










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Financial Support
-----------------






Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0









Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
Applicants are encouraged to review the USC's Graduate & Professional Financial Aid webpage for additional information. The URL is https://financialaid.usc.edu/graduate-professional-financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Background Checks and Drug Screenings
-------------------------------------






Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes