BS Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Pre-pharmacy students can opt to earn this bachelor's degree as you work toward your Doctor of Pharmacy. The bachelor's degree is awarded at the end of the second professional year of pharmacy school. This degree is available only to USC Pharm.D.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy | Duration: 132-136 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Since this degree is designed for students who intend to pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy, you must be accepted into our Pharm.D. program to meet its requirements, and you must not possess a prior baccalaureate or higher degree. The pre-pharmacy and professional years one and two coursework, supplemented with several additional courses, fulfills the degree requirements.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Clerk, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to the general requirements for admission to the University, all students admitted to the Pre-Pharmacy and/or professional pharmacy program must meet the following specialized requirements of the College of Pharmacy: Pre-Pharmacy Any entering freshman student who wishes to pursue a pharmacy degree and who fulfills general requirements for admission to the University will be accepted into the pharmaceutical sciences (pre-pharmacy) program of study. Pre-pharmacy students within the University will be advised by pre-pharmacy advisors. Grade Requirement All courses in the pre-pharmacy curriculum must be passed with a grade of C or better. Academic Standing All pre-pharmacy students are subject to the same regulations regarding scholastic deficiency and academic suspension as defined for undergraduate students by the University. Other Regulations Any student seeking an exception...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year and transfer applicants: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-July). Transfer applications for Spring open Sept. 1 and for Summer and Fall open Feb. 1.

First-year applicants: Early Action deadline Oct. 15 (decision by mid-December, credentials due Nov. 1); Honors College deadline Nov. 15 (decision by mid-February, credentials due Dec. 1); Regular Decision deadline Dec. 1 (decision by mid-March, credentials due Jan. 15). Applicants apply with the USC Application or the Common App. The application fee is $70 for domestic first-year and transfer applicants and $100 for international applicants. USC is test-optional for fall, spring and summer 2027 terms; SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Transfer application deadlines (USC Columbia majors): Spring Nov. 1 (credentials Dec. 15); Summer May 1 (credentials May 15); Fall July 1 (credentials Aug. 1). Business majors: Summer May 1 (credentials May 1); Fall May 1 (credentials June 1); the Darla Moore School of Business does not enroll new spring transfer students. The transfer application fee is $70.

International first-year applicants: Early Action Oct. 15, Honors College Nov. 15, Regular Decision Dec. 1; the application fee is $100. Minimum English proficiency scores: TOEFL iBT 77, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 115.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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