APPLICATION DEADLINES

SEMESTER	DEADLINE
Spring 2018 (scholarship consideration)	August 31
Spring 2018 (FINAL)	September 15
Fall 2018 (scholarship consideration)	December 15
Fall 2018 (FINAL)	January 15, 2018

Visit our Application Deadlines page for more information.

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, math or hard science from a regionally-accredited university.
• Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average)
• Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.
• Satisfactory performance in previous coursework:
  • Two years of college math including differential equations.
  • One year of engineering physics or electronics with lab.

• In addition, the following coursework is recommended:
  • One course in circuit theory.
  • One course in computer science or experience with a high level programming language.
  • One year each in biology and chemistry with labs.

USC GRADUATE APPLICATION

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APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

GRE General Test: Satisfactory and valid test scores. Valid GRE scores must be dated within five years of the start of the intended application semester. The fall semester starts in August, and the spring semester starts in January. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852. A department code is not required.

Resume/CV (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.

Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. For more details on English Proficiency Criteria for the University of Southern California, please visit USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.

The following is an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition.

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TUITION

Academic Year	Per Unit Rate	3-unit Course	4-unit Course
Fall 2016 - Summer 2017	$1,845	$5,535	$7,380
Fall 2017 - Summer 2018	$1,937	$5,811	$7,748

TUITION & SAMPLE COURSE PLAN FOR 28 UNIT PROGRAM (Residential Students Only)

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STUDENT FEES

Fee Description	Fee Amount	On-Campus	DEN@Viterbi
Mandatory Fees (approximate)	Fall 2017: $450 Spring 2018: $400
Health Insurance	Fall 2017: $646 Spring 2018: $1,170
Norman Topping Student Aid Fee	$8/semester
ENGR Computing Access Fee	$35/semester
Exam Proctoring	$40 - $100 per course

Detailed Information on Tuition & Fees

This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.

If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.

Learn More About DEN@Viterbi

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Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes

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DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS

The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.

Required Courses

All courses are required – 19 units total – students may choose either BME 501 or BME 502.

BME 501 | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems OR BME 502 (4 units)

BME 502 | Advanced Studies of the Nervous System OR BME 501 (4 units)

BME 513 | Signal and Systems Analysis (3 units)

BME 650 | Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation (3 units)

BME 416 | Development and Regulation of Medical Products (3 units)

ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers (3 units)

ISE 545 | Technology Development and Implementation (3 units)

Technical Elective

1 course required – 3 units total.

AME 503 | Advanced Mechanical Design (3 units)

BME 511 | Physiological Control Systems (3 units)

BME 535 | Ultrasonic Imaging (3 units)

ISE 507 | Six-Sigma Methods and Applications (3 units)

ISE 508 | Health Care Operations Improvement (3 units)

ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams (3 units)

Required Specialization Track (3 units)

Students must complete 6 units from one of the required specialization tracks.

Medical Technology and Device Science Track

BME 535 | Ultrasonic Imaging (3 units)

BME 552 | Neural Implant Engineering (3 units)

Product Development Track

ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management (3 units)

DEN@Viterbi students completing this specialization will substitute ISE 555 (not available online) with a department approved alternative.

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