Dr. Yong Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yong Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He conducts advanced research in pharmacology, with a focus on drug discovery and the therapeutic potential of various pharmacological agents. Zhang's contributions to pharmaceutical sciences are notable, emphasizing the mechanisms of drug action and the development of innovative pharmaceutical applications. He engages in collaborative research combining principles from chemistry and pharmacology to enhance the understanding of drug interactions at the molecular level.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.