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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd<br>
Phone: (323) 442-1466<br>
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'''Phone:''' (323) 442-1466<br>
Email: pharmadm@usc.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:'''pharmadm@usc.edu
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Program Information==
===General Notes===
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*Doctor of Pharmacy
*Minimum = 90 semester or 135 quarter units must be completed prior to entrance
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*4 years in length
*Baccalaureate degree not required, but recommended
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*Number of applications in 2008: N/A
*Official transcripts of each higher education institution attended must be sent to both PharmCAS and USC School of Pharmacy
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*Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009:460
*Four year program leading to a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
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*Class size in 2009: 190
*185 applicants matriculated from 1300-1600 applications each year.
 
 
*Numerous dual degree, joint degree and certificate programs offered
 
*Numerous dual degree, joint degree and certificate programs offered
  
For more information please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/
 
  
===Criteria===
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==Admission Requirements==
====Required classes====
 
*1 semester/2 quarters in Calculus
 
*One course in Statistics – Business statistics is not acceptable
 
*2 semesters (including lab) in General Chemistry
 
*2 semesters (including lab) in Organic Chemistry
 
*2 semesters (including lab) in Physics
 
*2 semesters (including lab) in Biology
 
*1 course (including lab) in Microbiology
 
*1 course (including lab) in Mammalian Physiology – Human Physiology with lab preferred
 
*1 course in Molecular Biology
 
*1 course in Biochemistry
 
*2 semesters/3 quarters in expository writing
 
*1 course in Interpersonal Communication
 
*1 course in general psychology or general sociology
 
*1 course in either economics – microeconomics is preferred
 
*(*)1 semester/2 quarters in Additional Social and Behavioral Sciences
 
*(*)1 semester/2 quarters in Additional Humanities
 
  
*(*)Applies only to those applying without Bachelor degrees
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree
For more information please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html
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*Required Courses
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**Calculus(6 credits)
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**Statistics – Business statistics is not acceptable(3 credits)
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**(General Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry(6 credits)
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**Physics(6 credits)
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**Biology(6 credits)
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**Microbiology(3 credits)
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**Mammalian Physiology – Human Physiology with lab preferred(3 credits)
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**Molecular Biology(3 credits)
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**Biochemistry(3 credits)
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**Expository writing (6 credits)
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**Interpersonal Communication(3 credits)
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**General psychology or general sociology(3 credits)
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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]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
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*Minimum: 3.0(4.0 scale)
*Average entering GPA for was 3.5
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.6
 
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For more information, click [ http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html here]
For more information, please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html and http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/faqs.html
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
 
*Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
 
*Interviews held during specific dates from November to March
 
*Interviews held during specific dates from November to March
 
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For more information,click [http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/interview_sessions.html here]
For more information, please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/interview_sessions.html  
 
  
 
==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
 
==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
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*Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2009 – Interviews are held  
 
*Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2009 – Interviews are held  
 
*Four to Five weeks after interview date – applicants notified by mail of their admittance  
 
*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]
For more information, please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/faqs.html  
 
  
 
==Tuition==
 
==Tuition==
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*Per unit, For less than 15 units and each unit above 18 units - 1,206.00
 
*Per unit, For less than 15 units and each unit above 18 units - 1,206.00
 
*Mandatory medical fees not included
 
*Mandatory medical fees not included
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For more information, click [://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/tuition.html]
  
For more information, please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/tuition.html
 
 
[[Category:University of Southern California|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:University of Southern California|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Southern California]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Southern California]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd
Phone: (323) 442-1466
Admissions e-mail:pharmadm@usc.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2008: N/A
  • Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009:460
  • Class size in 2009: 190
  • Numerous dual degree, joint degree and certificate programs offered


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree
  • Required Courses
    • Calculus(6 credits)
    • Statistics – Business statistics is not acceptable(3 credits)
    • (General Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry(6 credits)
    • Physics(6 credits)
    • Biology(6 credits)
    • Microbiology(3 credits)
    • Mammalian Physiology – Human Physiology with lab preferred(3 credits)
    • Molecular Biology(3 credits)
    • Biochemistry(3 credits)
    • Expository writing (6 credits)
    • Interpersonal Communication(3 credits)
    • General psychology or general sociology(3 credits)
    • 3 credits in either economics – microeconomics is preferred(3 credits)

For more information, click [ http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolUSCpage.htm here]

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.0(4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.6

For more information, click [ http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html here]

Supporting Documents

  • 2 letters of recommendation, to be submitted online
    • One letter from a faculty member, the second from a person who can best describe your capabilities and potential for a pharmacy education/career
  • Resume must be included in Supplemental Application

For more information please visit http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/requirements.html

Other

Application

Interviews

  • Applicants will be notified two to three weeks prior to the interview
  • Assesses oral communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and motivation to be a pharmacist
  • Consists of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test
  • Interviews held during specific dates from November to March

For more information,click here

Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission

  • June 1, 2008 – Application became available on PharmCAS
  • Nov. 1, 2008 – Application must be submitted through PharmCAS. USC Supplemental Application must also be submitted.
  • Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2009 – Interviews are held
  • Four to Five weeks after interview date – applicants notified by mail of their admittance

For more information, click [1]

Tuition

  • 2007-2008 Tuition Fees:
  • Per semester (15-18 units) - 18,086.00
  • Per unit, For less than 15 units and each unit above 18 units - 1,206.00
  • Mandatory medical fees not included

For more information, click [://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/tuition.html]