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PhD Programs in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (PIBBS)

Portrait of five PIBBS students.

Our goal is to recruit top caliber PhD students in the biomedical and biological sciences to USC and guide them toward a mentor, lab, and research project. From there, we support each student through rigorous scientific training, an outstanding PhD thesis, and a strong foundation for a variety of science-related careers. Six interdisciplinary PhD programs make up PIBBS.

Five PhD Tracks

For additional information on any track, please visit the PhD’s site page an see the USC Course Catalog.

  • CBG capitalizes on our Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the oldest National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. A Comprehensive Cancer Center designation requires that clinical treatment of patients and scientific research are carried out side by side. The Norris has strength in all areas of cancer research, including clinical and basic research and epidemiology.

  • DSR benefits from our wonderful Center for Regenerative Medicine and our strength in stem cell research, tissue engineering and regeneration.

  • IDIP is a program focused on translating bench research to the bedside by investigating human organ systems in health and disease. It takes advantage of our outstanding clinical and basic scientists and the exciting interdisciplinary and collaborative atmosphere at USC.

  • MBPH is a program seeks to answer important biomedical questions using all aspects of biophysics, with an emphasis on structural biology and biophysical methods and theories. Some faculty members of this program are located on the University Park (undergraduate) USC campus.

  • MMED offers comprehensive research training at the intersection of medicine and molecular biology, equipping students with practical skills and a collaborative environment to make significant contributions to medical advancements.