About PhD Program,
The Keck School of Medicine’s USC-Caltech MD-PhD students are privileged to study in one of the richest scientific environments in the nation. Our partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) gives students access to Caltech’s stellar faculty and state of the art research facilities. USC’s schools – including the Keck School of Medicine, the Viterbi School of Engineering, the Mann School of Pharmacy and the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences – provide students with an enviable range of cross-disciplinary research opportunities.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Fourth-year undergraduates or those who have completed their undergraduate degree with exceptional qualifications and research potential may apply for the joint Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (USC/Caltech) MD-PhD training program. In general, requirements for admission to the MD-PhD program mirror those of the MD program and at least one of the PhD programs; students need not commit to a specific PhD program at the time of application. A special MD-PhD Admissions Committee reviews each applicant’s scholastic aptitude, academic performance, letters of recommendation and previous research experience.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All MD-PhD students receive fully funded scholarships that include an annual stipend and full tuition and fee waivers for the MD years from the MD-PhD program. Complete support during the PhD training will be provided for each student by the specific graduate department, program and/or research preceptor.
Application Requirement,
- Your Background Information
- Coursework
- Work and Activities
- Letters of Evaluation
- Medical Schools
- Essays
- Standardized Tests
- Certifying and Submitting Your Application
Application Deadline,
Aug 01, 2025
Application Fee,
The application processing fee is $175 and includes one medical school designation. Additional school designations are $46 each. Tax, where applicable, will be calculated at checkout.
