Offered by the USC Institute of Addiction Science, as a partnership between the Mann School, the Keck School of Medicine, and the Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, the USC Master of Addiction Science (MAS) program is designed for students who are interested in transdisciplinary and interprofessional approaches to the study of addiction.

Pepperdine University’s online Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of speech-language pathology within the framework of a strong clinical emphasis and guided by Pepperdine's Christian Mission. Courses within this program present various aspects of the art and science of speech-language pathology as it is applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communicative disorders. 

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics offers a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy. Our master’s students receive rigorous, multidisciplinary training in all aspects of pharmacoeconomics, including cost-effectiveness analysis, econometrics, and health technology assessment. Our graduates are highly sought after for their research skills and ability to apply economic concepts in practical decision-making environments such as managed-care pharmacies, third-party payers, and government agencies.

This program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of psychology in an intimate and supportive learning environment. With a strong clinical emphasis, courses are focused on how the art and science of psychology can be applied to further our understanding of human behavior and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

USC Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Marketing is a specialized graduate program in precision marketing aimed at careers in the biopharmaceuticals, consulting, and medical technology industries. Graduates will learn and use the practical tools, skills, and methods to embrace the next wave of healthcare innovation to drive markets while improving health outcomes and product value.

Graduates of USC Mann’s multidisciplinary master’s degree programs are highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry, and government. The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences emphasizes basic as well as applied research in drug delivery and targeting, utilizing medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, immunology, and molecular and cell biology.

Graduates of USC Mann’s multidisciplinary master’s degree programs are highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry, and government. The Master of Science in Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology program emphasizes training in molecular mechanisms of disease highlighting drug therapy in disease states.

The STEM-designated Management of Drug Development program is designed for students with a background in preclinical biological and pharmaceutical science. It aims at producing entry- and mid-level scientists with the knowledge and skills appropriate for professional practice in translational research, with particular emphasis on the area of transition between early-stage preclinical drug discovery and clinical drug development.

The STEM-designated Master of Science in Regulatory Science is an intensive, interdisciplinary degree program designed to produce graduates whose backgrounds in biological, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences are enhanced by the knowledge and skills needed to manage regulated biomedical products.

The Master's in Psychology program takes a distinct approach to Transformative Learning, emphasizing the transformation of identity, as well as that of personal and professional life. The program emphasizes embodiment, meaning-making, and community-making as critical dimensions for creative participation in contemporary, postmodern society.

USC Mann master’s program in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (CXPT) prepares students with foundational coursework in translational sciences, pharmacology, and clinical development to facilitate their performance at high-level basic, translational, and applied research in the discipline-specific to the graduate’s area of emphasis.

Renowned in California, Pepperdine prepares students to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs) in 19 states. No GRE is required to apply to the MA in Clinical Psychology, and you can complete the program in 27 months. Graduate ready to help diverse clients in a variety of settings. Learn more today.

The STEM-designated Medical Product Quality degree is designed for students with a background in biological, pharmaceutical, and biomedical sciences and biomedical engineering. The goal of the program is to train students in the theory behind current and future regulations which impact product quality and to provide real-life practical tools they will use in their industry careers.

Pepperdine’s online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis is offered online and is ABAI-verified, features clinical training, and can be completed in as few as 12 months. No GRE required. Take the next step toward becoming a BCBA by learning more today.

This program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of conducting clinical trials. It will use a multi-perspective approach to address real-world issues and problems that may arise in your future employment settings. Courses will cover topics like medical product regulation, clinical trial project management, medical product safety, ethics, and clinical trial writing and document writing.