The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
The Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles serves as a dynamic center for interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. Uniquely administered by both the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine, it effectively bridges engineering and medical disciplines. The department is dedicated to applying engineering principles to biological and medical challenges, fostering discovery and translating findings into practical applications that advance human health. Offering comprehensive academic programs and featuring diverse faculty expertise, it prepares students for impactful careers in the rapidly evolving biomedical field. Its location in Los Angeles, a major industry hub, provides significant opportunities.
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