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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)::
- Name: Bryce Karleck 
  Title: Administrative Coordinator
  Office: Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS)
  Phone (Work): 803-777-0757
  Email: bkarlek@mailbox.sc.edu
- Name: Douglas Pittman, Ph.D.
  Title: Graduate Program Director & Associate Professor
  Office: CLS 518
  Phone (Work): 803-777-7715
  Email: pittman@cop.sc.edu
- Name: Tessa Hastings, Ph.D.
  Title: Associate Professor and Coordinator of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences 
  Office: CLS 311E
  Phone (Work): 803-777-3891
  Email: hastint@mailbox.sc.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/pharmacy/pharmacy_education/graduate_programs/index.php
- https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/pharmacy/index.php

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: April 15, 2026
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Participation
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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. 


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Program Description
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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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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
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Degree Requirements
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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.

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Pharmaceutical Outcomes Sciences
- Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences

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
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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 5
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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 4
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GRE and Other Tests
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 Is the GRE required?: Yes
Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended?:     Not Required or Recommended 
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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
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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 3

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Recommendations from faculty familiar with the applicant's academic and research training are preferred. 

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
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Financial Support
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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
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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
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