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Submission Number: 227
Submission ID: 227
Submission UUID: 77eaaa6c-e67c-40b1-bbef-c21cfdc333f4
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=OBwmvfLPICChQDb2oZ_ISCenX4Ed2CiEMyEdtt_N53g
Created: Thu, 03/26/2020 - 23:11
Completed: Tue, 01/06/2026 - 14:22
Changed: Tue, 01/06/2026 - 16:11
Remote IP address: 162.216.20.12
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | University of South Carolina |
| Program Name | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Degree Type | Ph.D. |
| Short Name | U of South Carolina-227 |
| Banner Image: | USC banner resized.png |
| If you need to post a notification below your school name, please enter it here: | |
| Address 1 | College of Pharmacy |
| Address 2 | University of South Carolina |
| Address 3 | 715 Sumter Street |
| City | Columbia |
| State | South Carolina |
| Zip/Postal Code | 29208 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | South Carolina |
| Admissions Office Contact(s): |
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| Institutional Website: | |
| Contact Information Video: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? | April 15, 2026 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | No |
| Link to Application | https://www.applyweb.com/uscgrad/index.ftl |
| Application Fee: | The Application Fee has been waived for Pharmaceutical Science graduate program applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year. |
| Application Deadline Description: | Notification of acceptance will normally be made in March/April for matriculation the following fall semester. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy offers a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, developing independent research skills necessary to create new knowledge in the field of pharmacy. Graduate students at USC receive interdisciplinary training and education, all while developing a personalized program of study in one of our two Ph.D. tracks. Ph.D. candidates in the Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences track embark on research training which encompasses the understanding of disease mechanisms and drug toxicity and the design and development of pharmaceutical and anti-cancer agents. This training in the physical and biological sciences applies to health-related research, enabling degree holders to pursue careers in academia, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, or government agencies. Ph.D. candidates in the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences track develop data analysis skills and specialized expertise in pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, or implementation science and health policy. Candidates in the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences track will be prepared for a variety of career choices that include teaching and research at academic institutions, research in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical sales, regulatory governmental agencies, health care consulting, among others. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Public |
| Is your program accepting applications for this program? | Yes |
| Program Start Term: | Fall |
| Satellite/Branch campuses: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 60 |
| Required Rotations: | Not Required |
| Seminars: | Required |
| College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: | Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | Each concentration requires a minimum of 60 hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 hours beyond the master’sdegree (DDBS concentration) or a minimum of 34 hours beyond the master's degree (POS concentration) as approved by advisement. At least 12 credithours of dissertation preparation are required. TThe Ph.D. degree requirements include an admission-to-candidacy examination, a comprehensive examination, and a dissertation. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: |
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| Area(s) of Study: | Administrative Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Epidemiology, Experimental Therapeutics, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Infectious Disease, Informatics, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Natural Product, Neuroscience, Occupational Health, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Regulatory Science, Social Science, Structural Biology, Translational Science |
| Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: | Implementation Science |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Have you previously enrolled students in this program? | Yes |
| Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: | 5 |
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| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: | |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| Other | |
| Unknown | |
| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | 4 |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | Yes |
| Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? | Not Required or Recommended |
| Oldest GRE considered: | |
| Verbal Reasoning: | |
| Quantitative Reasoning: | |
| Analytical Writing: | |
| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | The GRE verbal score should be a minimum of 294 for the combined verbal and quantitative scores and a minimum score of 4 on the analytical section. |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Are letters of recommendations required by your program? | Yes |
| If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? | 3 |
| Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: | Recommendations from faculty familiar with the applicant's academic and research training are preferred. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 100 |
| Type of financial support available: | Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship, Other |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | $29,000 |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Admin Status | Published |
| Old ID | 2716 |
| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 227 |