This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the development of medical devices and diagnostic techniques, including aspects of medical product regulation and of product development. The course of study requires successful completion of 28 units of course work and has been designed to be completed in three semesters of full-time study. Students in the program will complete a 19-unit core and must select a 6-unit specialization (or “track”) and one elective from a list provided by the department.

Course Information

University

University of Southern California

School / College

School of Engineering

Course Duration

2 years

Class Size

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University Ranking

2015 US News Rank : 10

Financials

Tuition Fees

$60,269

Cost of Living

Scholarships

• Numerous types of scholarships, fellowships and student loans are available through USC. In addition, there are federal, state and industry fellowship programs.
• For graduate students, most of the financial aid is in the form of Teaching or Research Assistantships.

Need-Based Financial Aid

Several financing options exist to pay your USC expenses. We encourage you to take advantage of the financial resources USC has to offer and are happy to help answer any questions you may have. Financial aid counselors are available by e-mail, in person or by phone.

Norman Topping Student Aid Fund

Provides tuition grants for incoming low income graduate students who demonstrate community awareness. Given the spirit of the Fund, preference in the selection process is given to applicants who reside in communities immediately surrounding both the University Park and Health Science campuses, as well as first generation college students.

Course Details

Course Structure

This M.S. in Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the development of medical devices and diagnostic techniques, including aspects of medical product regulation and of product development. The course of study requires successful completion of 28 units of course work and has been designed to be completed in three semesters of full-time study. Students in the program will complete a 19-unit core and must select a 6-unit specialization (or “track”) and one elective from a list provided by the department.

International Exchange & Double Degrees

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Internships

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) offers an opportunity for students to gain valuable real world experience as a part of their education. However, it must be done in a manner that maintains academic integrity. It must not become a means to avoid immigration laws, and it should not prevent the student from making reasonable progress towards the degree.

Requirements

Research & Technical Papers

Text / Exam Scores

• GRE General Test: Satisfactory scores less than five years old. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852. A department code is not required.
• 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.

Work Experience

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Recommendations

Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. They should be written on official letterhead.

Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.

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Application Details

Universtiy Contact

Application Deadlines

Fall

• December 15, 2015: Submit your application and transcripts by this date for merit-based scholarship consideration.
• January 15, 2016: Submit your application and all required materials by this date.

Spring

September 15: Please check the program admission requirements for specific master’s application deadlines

Course Start Date

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Careers & Employment News

Employment Services

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Employment Stats

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Career Services office acts as a liaison between employers and technical students, providing events and programs designed to connect outstanding engineers with top employers! We work with students in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to assist them with resume reviews and job- and internship-search strategies.

The Career Services Office coordinates the on-campus interviewing program for engineers and manages the Cooperative Education Program. The biggest annual events, the Engineering Career Conference and two Engineering Career Fairs, are attended by thousands of students and hundreds of employers.

Career Events

• The Center for Engineering Diversity (CED) is a program that promotes scholastic excellence among historically underreprepresented students in engineering.
• CED provides a variety of services and programs to foster a community of scholars and to prepare students to succeed as engineering professionals.
• In addition to providing support services, CED facilitates community service and social events and provides numerous opportunities for students to network with alumni and industry representatives at events such as receptions, barbecues, luncheons and seminars.

Top Recruiters

Communication Development

The ability to communicate through written and oral formats in academic and laymen communities is vital to one’s professionalism, to convey research findings, advance an array of dialogues, and assist with complex decision-making.

Interdisciplinary Opportunities

With an increasingly global world and finite amount of resources, local, national, and global problems require the intellectual and problem-solving abilities of an interdisciplinary scholarly collective.

Campus & Alumni Community

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Office of Alumni Relations’ mission is to initiate, strengthen, and sustain long-lasting bonds between the School and its over 60,000 alumni worldwide, and to connect the School and its alumni together in mutually beneficial ways.

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How to Apply

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.
• Online Application apply online.
• Application fee
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose.