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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd<br>
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'''Website:''' http://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' (323) 442-1466<br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' 323.442.1466<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' pharmadm@usc.edu
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'''Admissions E-Mail:''' pharmadm@usc.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Petaluma, California
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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*BSc in Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy (US schools)
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**Numerous dual degree, joint degree and certificate programs also offered
 
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Number of applications in 2010: 1300-1600
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*Joint programs are available (more applicable for US schools). Descriptions can be found [http://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/programs/pharmd// here]
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*Class size in 2010: 185
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For more information on Degrees, click [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/graduate/admission/ here]
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====Admission statistics====
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*Number of applications for fall 2013: 1,065
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*Class size in 2013: 195
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*International students are not accepted.
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: MSc. Pharamacology
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*Bachelor's degree is required.
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
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**Calculus(6 credits)
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**Calculus (1 semester)
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**Statistics – Business statistics is not acceptable(3 credits)
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**Statistics (1 semester)
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**(General Chemistry (6 credits)
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**General Chemistry including lab (2 semesters)
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**Organic Chemistry(6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry including lab (2 semesters)
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**Physics(6 credits)
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**Physics including lab (1 semester)
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**Biology(6 credits)
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**General Biology including lab (2 semesterz)
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**Microbiology(3 credits)
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**Microbiology (1 semester)
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**Mammalian Physiology – Human Physiology with lab preferred(3 credits)
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**Human Physiology (1 semester)
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**Molecular Biology(3 credits)
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**Biochemistry (1 semester)
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**Biochemistry(3 credits)
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**English Composition (6 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
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**Expository writing (6 credits)
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**Communication (3 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
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**Interpersonal Communication(3 credits)
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*AP credits may be accepted.
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**General psychology or general sociology(3 credits)
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For more information, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission/requirements/ here]
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**3 credits in either economics – microeconomics is preferred(3 credits)
 
  
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For more information, click [ http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolUSCpage.htm here]
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====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
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*Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.59
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For more information, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission/requirements/ here]
  
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====GPA====
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====PCAT====
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*Minimum: 3.0(4.0 scale)
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*Not required
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.6
 
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*Note: No online-courses or distant-learning courses are counted
 
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For more information, click [ http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*2 letters of recommendation, to be submitted online  
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*Two letters of recommendation to be submitted online with the PharmCAS application
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**One letter from a faculty member, the second from a person who can best describe your capabilities and potential for a pharmacy education/career
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**One letter has to be from a faculty member and the second from a person who can best describe your capabilities and potential for a pharmacy education/career
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*official Transcript
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*Resume, which must be submitted along with the Supplemental Application
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*Resume must be included in Supplemental Application
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*Official transcript from each higher education institute attended
  
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For more information please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html
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For more information, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission/requirements/ here]
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====Other====
 
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*All admitted students are required to be fingerprinted for a criminal background check
 
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**See http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html
 
  
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==Interviews==
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*Selected applicants will be notified two to three weeks prior to the interview
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*Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
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*The 2017-2018 interview sessions are on the following dates:
  
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==Application==
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**Friday, October 20th, 2017
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*Apply online through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
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**Friday, November 17, 2017
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**See http://www.pharmcas.org/
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**Friday, January 19th, 2018
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*Must also complete supplemental application form online
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**Friday, February 9th, 2018
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**See http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/supplemental_application.html
 
  
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**Saturday, March 10th, 2018
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For more information, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission/requirements/ here]
  
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==Interviews==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Applicants will be notified two to three weeks prior to the interview
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*July 18, 2018: Application Opens
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*Assesses oral communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and motivation to be a pharmacist
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*Late October, 2018-March, 2019: Interviews
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*Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
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*December 3, 2018: Applications and Supporting Document Submission Deadline
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*Interviews held during specific dates from November to March:
 
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**Saturday, November 21, 2009
 
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**Saturday, January 23, 2010
 
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**Saturday, February 20, 2010
 
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**Saturday, March 20, 2010
 
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For more information,click [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/interview_sessions.html here]
 
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==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
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For more information, click  [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission/admissions-calendar/ here]
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*June 1, 2008 – Application became available on PharmCAS
 
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*Nov. 1, 2008 – Application must be submitted through PharmCAS. USC Supplemental Application must also be submitted.
 
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*Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2009 – Interviews are held
 
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*Four to Five weeks after interview date – applicants notified by mail of their admittance
 
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For more information, click  [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/faqs.html here]
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*2007-2008 Tuition Fees:  
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*First Year Tuition: USD $56,846.00
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*Per semester (15-18 units) - 18,086.00
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**Fees NOT Included in Estimate
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*Per unit, For less than 15 units and each unit above 18 units - 1,206.00
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For more information, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/programs/pharmd/pharmdprogram/financing-your-pharmd-degree/ here]  
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*Mandatory medical fees not included
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For information on financial aid, click [https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/programs/pharmd/pharmdprogram/pharmd-financial-aid/ here]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/fa/ here] <br>
 
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For more information, click [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/tuition.html here]  
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Southern California|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:University of Southern California|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Southern California]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Southern California]]

Latest revision as of 13:46, 4 January 2019

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Contacts

Website: http://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/
Admissions Phone: 323.442.1466
Admissions E-Mail: pharmadm@usc.edu
Location: Petaluma, California

Program Information

  • BSc in Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy (US schools)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available (more applicable for US schools). Descriptions can be found here


Admission statistics

  • Number of applications for fall 2013: 1,065
  • Class size in 2013: 195
  • International students are not accepted.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Required Courses
    • Calculus (1 semester)
    • Statistics (1 semester)
    • General Chemistry including lab (2 semesters)
    • Organic Chemistry including lab (2 semesters)
    • Physics including lab (1 semester)
    • General Biology including lab (2 semesterz)
    • Microbiology (1 semester)
    • Human Physiology (1 semester)
    • Biochemistry (1 semester)
    • English Composition (6 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
    • Communication (3 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
  • AP credits may be accepted.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.59

For more information, click here

PCAT

  • Not required

Supporting Documents

  • Two letters of recommendation to be submitted online with the PharmCAS application
    • One letter has to be from a faculty member and the second from a person who can best describe your capabilities and potential for a pharmacy education/career
  • Resume, which must be submitted along with the Supplemental Application
  • Official transcript from each higher education institute attended

For more information, click here

Interviews

  • Selected applicants will be notified two to three weeks prior to the interview
  • Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
  • The 2017-2018 interview sessions are on the following dates:
    • Friday, October 20th, 2017
    • Friday, November 17, 2017
    • Friday, January 19th, 2018
    • Friday, February 9th, 2018
    • Saturday, March 10th, 2018

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • July 18, 2018: Application Opens
  • Late October, 2018-March, 2019: Interviews
  • December 3, 2018: Applications and Supporting Document Submission Deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition: USD $56,846.00
    • Fees NOT Included in Estimate

For more information, click here For information on financial aid, click here

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