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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles explores the intricate world of living organisms from molecules to ecosystems. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, the department provides comprehensive education across diverse disciplines including molecular biology, ecology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, and computational biology. Students and faculty engage in cutting-edge research, aiming to advance fundamental biological knowledge and address pressing societal challenges. With programs like the BS and BA in Biological Sciences, BS in Human Biology and Quantitative Biology, and various MS and PhD specializations, the department prepares students for impactful careers in research, health sciences, environmental fields, and beyond, fostering a vibrant community dedicated to understanding life.
View Biological SciencesThe 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.