Integrative and Evolutionary Biology Admissions

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in an area relevant to the research interests in IEB (e.g. biology, bioanthropology, biomedical engineering, psychology, etc.).  Applicants are evaluated by their transcripts and GPA, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and relevant research experience. A faculty member must serve as the sponsor of admission to the IEB program and advisor throughout the student’s course of study. We encourage applicants to reach out to potential faculty mentors in advance of submitting their application materials.

Graduate Application

Financial Support

The program supports each student we admit in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships. All awards include full tuition remission, a monthly stipend for living expenses, payment of student health/dental insurance and other University-wide benefits.

There may also be University requirements for international students. To view these requirements, please visit this website.

USC expects students to communicate effectively in English by demonstrating proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Please Click here to review these requirements.

For any questions, please contact the Graduate Programs Manager, Doug Burleson (burleson@usc.edu) or the IEB Student Services Advisor, Adolfo Dela Rosa (adolfode@usc.edu).