Is a Human Biology Degree Right for YOU?
With 4 tracks in the B.S. degree and 3 tracks in the B.A. degree, our programs will prepare you for your next step.
Class of 2025
B.S. Human Biology, Biomedical Science Track
Minor in Spanish, Health Care Studies
Attending: Institution of Professional Development: Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) at The Chicago School (Chicago, IL)
“The Biomedical Science track within USC’s Human Biology major provided me with a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and metabolism, making me feel confident as I begin medical school…”
B.S. Human Biology, Miomedical Science Track
Attending: MD Program at Weill Cornell Medicine (New York, NY)
“Thanks to the Human Biology program, I not only have a strong knowledge base for medical school, but also solid study habits, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills that continue to benefit me in life…“
B.S. Human Biology, Health and Disease Track
B.A. NGOs and Social Change
Attending: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
“I switched into the Human Biology major early on at USC, and I’m so glad I did! The program is incredibly supportive, with amazingly responsive, helpful, and kind advisors who helped me Frankenstein my courseload together so I could graduate on time with two degrees…”
Class of 2024
B.S. Human Biology, Health and Disease Track
Attending: UCSF School of Medicine (San Francisco, CA)
“The Human Biology program provided me with an outstanding foundation for medical school, equipping me with a deep understanding of the human body’s organ systems and biological principles…”
B.S. Human Biology, Health and Disease Track
Minor in Cinema-Television for the Health Profession and Health Car Studies
Attending: Stanford School of Medicine (Stanford, CA)
“As a first-generation college student and pre-med, choosing to major in Human Biology with the Health and Disease track was one of the most meaningful decisions I made at USC…”
Class of 2022
B.S. Human Biology, Health and Disease Track
Attending: USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry (Los Angeles, CA)
“The Human Biology program at USC gave me a strong and well-rounded foundation in the sciences, which has been incredibly valuable in dental school…”
Class of 2021
B.S. Human Biology, Biomedical Sciences Track
M.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, USC (2022)
Attending: PhD Program in Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)
“USC’s Human Biology program is a rigorous and encompassing curriculum that encouraged me to pursue a career in scientific research…”
Class of 2020
B.S. Human Biology, Health & Disease Track
Minor in Psychology
Attended: USC Masters in Nutrition (Los Angeles, CA)
“The Human Biology major provided me with an abundance of exposure and opportunity. It wasn’t until I switched my major to Human Biology that I realized what I wanted to do long term…”
B.S. Human Biology, Health & Disease Track
Minor Economics
Attended: UC Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley, CA)
“The ability to take a wide range of health-related classes within Human Biology allowed me to find my passion: improving nutrition for kids…”
Class of 2017
B.S. Human Biology, Biomedical Science Track
B.A. Spanish
Attended: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)
“If I were to redo my time at USC, I would major in HBIO again without hesitation. I am grateful for the program’s innovative and fantastic labs emphasizing human exercise physiology which some of my classmates here are envious of…”
