Overview

The Geodesign, Environment and Health programme from University of Southern California is truly multidisciplinary, featuring coursework in geodesign, spatial science, architecture, engineering and public policy.

Key facts

Coursework covers the scientific underpinnings of spatial science and the theories, methods and tools that geodesign employs to promote human wellbeing and environmental sustainability. During the programme, students will use the latest geospatial technologies as tools for evaluation, simulation, comparison and decision-making.

USC’s home base in the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to world-class companies in the geospatial, IT and AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industries, giving students crucial networking and career opportunities.

With its environmental and population diversity and its challenges related to rapid urbanization, environmental degradation and income disparity, Los Angeles offers students the perfect space to envision initiatives that could solve city-wide problems.

Career Opportunities

New job opportunities are emerging in areas where spatial sciences and geospatial technologies intersect with other disciplines.

Professionals with a multidisciplinary geodesign education will be able to pursue opportunities to advance smart, green solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

Graduates of the M.S. in Geodesign, Environment and Health will have the unique training to fulfill specialized roles in a variety of industries, including AEC, the public health and sustainability sectors and transportation.

This programme is beneficial for individuals who are new to these sectors as well as experienced practitioners who want to upgrade their skills to keep up with advancing GIS technologies.

Programme Structure

Concentrations include:

The Built Environment

The Natural Environment

Health and Place

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Geography Health Sciences View 1116 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree With a Minimum 3.0

Please provide official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended.

Resume/CV

Two Letters of Recommendation

Professional Writing Sample

Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71808 USD / year

≈ 71808 USD / year
Out-of-State

71808 USD / year

≈ 71808 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71808 USD / year

≈ 71808 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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