Research in molecular biology, neuroscience, demography, psychology, sociology and public policy is conducted at the Andrus Gerontology Center, founded in 1964.

The Bachelor of Science in Lifespan Health is for students pursuing medicine and health-related fields, and its material focuses on disease prevention, detection, and treatment.

[7] Students working towards a Doctorate in Gerontology study the field of aging, especially research toward improving the quality of life throughout the entire lifespan.

The program, the first of its kind in the United States, is coordinated by both the school and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging; students can choose a mentor and Ph.D. faculty committee from either.

Students at all levels are encouraged to take part in a variety of programs involving service, research, and other scholarly pursuits at the USC Andrus Center.

The USC Memory and Aging Center (MAC) focuses on reducing the cognitive and behavioral impact of Alzheimer's disease and cerebrovascular dementia among ethnically diverse populations.