{"id":8,"date":"2023-09-01T02:34:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T02:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:15:13","slug":"admissions-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/admissions-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/\" >MS in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        \n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--page-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n      <h1>Admissions Requirements<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n              <\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link eyebrow-link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/admissions-requirements\/\"\n    >\n        Apply Now!\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n      \n              <div class=\"horizontal-nav\">\n                      <div class=\"horizontal-menu-container\">\n              <button class=\"expand-menu\">\n                                  In This Section\n                                <svg class=\"menu\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\"\n                  y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                  <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" d=\"M4,23h3v3H4V23z M4,16h3v3H4V16z M10,23\n                  h21v3H10V23z M10,16h21v3H10V16z M10,9h21v3H10V9z M4,9h3v3H4V9z\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n\n                <svg class=\"close\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                  viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                  <polygon fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"26,10.4 24.6,9 17.5,16.1 10.4,9 9,10.4 16.1,17.5\n                  9,24.6 10.4,26 17.5,18.9 24.6,26 26,24.6 18.9,17.5 \"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <nav\n  class=\"mc--menu mc--\"\n  >\n  <ul class=\"m--menu m--\">\n    \n    \n      <li class=\" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-11\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/\" >MS in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology<\/a>\n  \n  \n<\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/admissions-requirements\/\" >Admissions Requirements<\/a>\n  \n  \n<\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-14\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/course-information\/\" >Course Information<\/a>\n  \n  \n<\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/contact\/\" >Contact<\/a>\n  \n  \n<\/li>\n\n    \n      <\/ul><!-- m--menu -->\n<\/nav>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Admission Information\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p>Applicants to this master\u2019s program are expected to have a bachelor\u2019s degree in science (usually biology, chemistry or physics) from an accredited college or university. Generally, required courses include: at least one year of college-level biology, chemistry through organic chemistry, mathematics through calculus, and one year of college-level physics. Students who do not meet all requirements may still apply, and admission will be decided on a case-by-case basis. In general, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/09\/Z-admission-modified-enhance-4x-copy-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/09\/Z-admission-modified-enhance-4x-copy-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/molecular-microbiology-and-immunology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/09\/Z-admission-modified-enhance-4x-copy-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                alt=\"Hallway at USC\"\n\n                \n        \n                \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-cta light-gray\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-cta\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Begin the Application Process\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n    \n          <div class=\"links-container\">\n        \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"http:\/\/Apply%20Here\"\n  target=\"_blank\"  >\n        https:\/\/usc.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Application Components\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>*** Applications will not be reviewed until all components have been submitted and processed ***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Application<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-Aesk1rLf37\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-Aesk1rLf37\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>Completed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online application<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Admissions open in October<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Admissions Deadline: May 1st<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statement of purpose<\/strong>\u00a0(1-2 pages)<br \/>\nWhy are you interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology degree? How will this degree affect or enhance your career aspirations and goals?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume or CV<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three letters of recommendation<\/strong>\u00a0of which at least two are from an academic institution.<br \/>\nLetters may be submitted by the following methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommenders upload the letter through the Graduate Admissions Online Application<\/li>\n<li>Recommenders mail the letter to the USC Office of Graduate Admission at the address below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcripts<\/strong>\u00a0from all previously attended post-secondary institutions should be sent to one of the addresses below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If sending your transcripts via regular mail, use this address:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Southern California<br \/>\nUSC Office of Graduate Admission<br \/>\n3601 South Flower Street, Room 112<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089-0915<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If sending your transcripts via courier service, such as DHL or FedEx, use this address:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Southern California<br \/>\nUSC Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid<br \/>\n3601 South Flower Street, Tyler 112<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089-0915<br \/>\nPhone: (213) 740-1111<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Standardized test score<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GRE<\/strong>: Not Required<\/li>\n<li><strong>MCAT<\/strong>: Not Required. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores may be provided (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">International Students Additional Requirements<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-Aesk1rLf37\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-Aesk1rLf37\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Official transcripts from all foreign institutions attended<\/li>\n<li>Official TOEFL\/IELTS scores<\/li>\n<li>Statement for Financing Studies at USC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please consult the International Student section of the Graduate Admissions site for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Information for International Students<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-Aesk1rLf37\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-Aesk1rLf37\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>English Language Proficiency and TOEFL\/IELTS<\/p>\n<p>All applicants who earned undergraduate degrees in a non-English speaking country are required to submit their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)\/ IELTS ( International English Language Testing System) scores.<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TOEFL\/IELTS is not required for international students who have earned a Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.<\/li>\n<li>Records of TOEFL scores are purged after 2 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To avoid delays in processing your application, we suggest you request that your test scores be sent to USC Graduate Admissions at the time you pre-register.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/lightboxes\/international-students-english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/lightboxes\/international-students-english-proficiency\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Financial Guarantee Statement<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-Aesk1rLf37\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-Aesk1rLf37\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>In order to enter the U.S. for academic study, all international applicants must prove that they have the financial resources to meet expected costs of their educational program and living expenses. Before you receive your visa, you must provide documented evidence of these resources. Please include your sponsor\u2019s name, address and source of income, all of which must be verified by bank stamp or a United States Consul. If your home government or other official agency (e.g. Fulbright, AMIDEAST) is providing your financial support, you must submit similar documentation. For more information and guidelines, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USC Graduate Admissions<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-Aesk1rLf37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">U.S. Visa Information<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-Aesk1rLf37\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-Aesk1rLf37\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Once admitted as an international student to the MMI Program, you will receive either an I-20 or IAP-66 Eligibility Certificate from the Office of Graduate and International Admissions. After receiving the I-20 or IAP-66, you must apply for a visa to enter the U.S. via a United States Embassy or Consulate. Any student entering the U.S. using USC-issued documents must register for the semester to which admission is granted. For additional information, please go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ois.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">obtaining a visa to attend USC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For further information contact:<br \/>\nOffice of Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\nUniversity of Southern California<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089-9024<br \/>\nTelephone: (213) 740-7296<br \/>\nFax: (213) 740-7577<br \/>\nor visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/apply\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/apply\/international-students\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>USC Office of International Services<br \/>\nThe Office of International Services (OIS) provides continuing support services for international students. Professionally trained counselors and student peer counselors are available to advise international students on important issues such as immigration regulations, academic progress, financial concerns, housing and cross-cultural adjustment. 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