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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | *Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | ||
− | **Numerous dual degrees, joint degrees and certificate programs also offered | + | **Numerous dual degrees, joint degrees and certificate programs also offered. For more information click [http://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/programs/pharmd/pharmdprogram/admission/dual-degree/ here] |
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
*Number of applications for fall 2012: 1,065 | *Number of applications for fall 2012: 1,065 |
Revision as of 23:07, 16 November 2012
Pharmacy |
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Canadian universities |
Alberta |
American universities |
Albany |
International universities |
Contacts
Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd
Phone: (323) 442-1466
Admissions e-mail: pharmadm@usc.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Numerous dual degrees, joint degrees and certificate programs also offered. For more information click here
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications for fall 2012: 1,065
- Class size in 2012: 282
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Required Courses
- Calculus (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- General Chemistry including lab (8 credits)
- Organic Chemistry including lab (8 credits)
- Physics including lab (4 credits)
- General Biology including lab (8 credits)
- Microbiology (3 credits)
- Mammalian Physiology (3 credits)
- Molecular or Cell Biology (3 credits)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Psychology or Sociology (3 credits)
- Microeconomics (3 credits)
- English Composition (6 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
- Communication (3 credits) - required for applicants with international degrees
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
- 2 letters of recommendation, which needs to be submitted online with the PharmCAS application
- One letter has to be from a faculty member the the second from a person who can best describe your capabilities and potential for a pharmacy education/career
- Official transcript from each higher education institute attended
- Resume, which must be submitted along with the Supplemental Application
For more information, click here
Interviews
- Selected applicants will be notified two to three weeks prior to the interview
- 2011 Interview sessions:
- Saturday, November 13, 2010
- Saturday, January 22, 2011
- Saturday, February 26, 2011
- Saturday, March 26, 2011
- Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June, 2012: Application becomes available on PharmCAS
- Late October-April, 2012: Interviews are held
- November 15, 2012: PharmCAS application and USC supplemental application are due
- February 1, 2013: Deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- April 1, 2013: Decisions are made
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
All fees in USD
- Tuition: $41,500
- Total Fees: $64,783 (including university housing - monthly rent of $1200)
For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here