Graduates of USC Mann’s multidisciplinary master’s degree programs are highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry and government. The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences emphasizes basic as well as applied research in drug delivery and targeting, utilizing medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, immunology, and molecular and cell biology. The PSCI MS program and the MPTX MS program are both administered under the umbrella of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Why did you decide to study pharmaceutical sciences at USC?
“I came to USC because I was drawn to the idea of joining a research lab that tackles cutting-edge projects. It felt like an ambitious move that would push my boundaries and drive my academic growth.”
Aryan Mandot
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences ’25
Laboratory Technician, Able Biolabs
Why was USC a good fit for you?
“As an international student, it was important for me to get a well-rounded experience in terms of the curriculum, faculty, research interests, prospects after graduation, culture and even the location. USC ticked all the boxes. I was lucky to have been accepted into my dream school!”
Anushka Rajesh
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences ’21
Senior Research Associate, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Why did you decide to study pharmaceutical sciences at USC?
“I came to USC because I was drawn to the idea of joining a research lab that tackles cutting-edge projects. It felt like an ambitious move that would push my boundaries and drive my academic growth.”
Aryan Mandot
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences ’25
Laboratory Technician, Able Biolabs
Why was USC a good fit for you?
“As an international student, it was important for me to get a well-rounded experience in terms of the curriculum, faculty, research interests, prospects after graduation, culture and even the location. USC ticked all the boxes. I was lucky to have been accepted into my dream school!”
Anushka Rajesh
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences ’21
Senior Research Associate, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Why did you decide to study pharmaceutical sciences at USC?
“I came to USC because I was drawn to the idea of joining a research lab that tackles cutting-edge projects. It felt like an ambitious move that would push my boundaries and drive my academic growth.”
