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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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 Is the GRE required?: Yes









Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended?:     Not Required or Recommended 









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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









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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













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Recommendations from faculty familiar with the applicant's academic and research training are preferred. 










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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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