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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, 07/30/2024 - 14:42
Changed: Tue, 08/06/2024 - 13:56
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, 2025 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | No |
| Link to Application | |
| 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 | A doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences prepares one for a career in either academic or industrial environments of the pharmaceutical sciences. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree from the University of South Carolina will conduct original research and contribute to the literature surrounding their area of expertise. Therefore, all Ph.D. candidates must submit a thesis or dissertation as appropriate, as well as author research papers and manuscripts for publication. Candidates will embark on research training in the College of Pharmacy's Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) that encompasses understanding disease mechanisms and drug toxicity and the design and development of pharmaceutical and anti-cancer agents. This physical and biological sciences training applies to health-related research, and degree holders can pursue extensive career options in academia, pharmaceutical, biotechnology companies, or government agencies. Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences Concentration (CPOS) are expected to be pharmaceutical scientists. Therefore, students are exposed to interdisciplinary training and education while seeking an advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Candidates with an advanced degree(s) in pharmaceutical sciences will be prepared for various career choices that include teaching and research at academic institutions, research in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical sales, governmental regulatory agencies, and health care consulting, among others. |
| Program Description Video: | |
| 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: | Students who enter the Ph.D. program in the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences Concentration with a Master's degree in a health-related field must successfully complete at least 34 hours of graduate course work. The Ph.D. track in Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences requires a minimum of 30 hours beyond a Master’s degree as approved by advisement, including at least 12 credit hours of dissertation preparation. |
| 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, 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 Policy, Regulatory 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: | 6 |
| United States | 3 |
| International | 3 |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: | 3.4 |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
| Academia | 7 |
| Industry | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
| Other | |
| Unknown | |
| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | 5 |
| 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: | 294 |
| Quantitative Reasoning: | 294 |
| Analytical Writing: | 4 |
| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| 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 |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | $28,000 |
| 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 |