PharmD Pharmacy at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Join the state’s oldest and largest professional pharmacy program, and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive university with a family atmosphere and partnerships with several large teaching health systems. Whether you’re interested in traditional or nontraditional pathways, you’ll be well prepared for a rewarding career in pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy in hand. Gain exposure to a variety of pharmacy fields and career paths through your studies, which will include a blend of classroom and experiential learning.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy | Duration: 154 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Our curriculum builds strong foundations in disciplines related to the practice of pharmacy, particularly biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, administrative and clinical sciences. The core of your degree requirements will be enhanced by interprofessional education, career mentoring and optional specialized curricular tracks.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Community Pharmacist, Hospital & Health System Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Nuclear Pharmacist, Research Pharmacist, Medical Science Liaison.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 27,372 a year (2026-27). College of Pharmacy professional programme fee, 2026-27, full-time, per year for years one to three; excludes the separate $500 Doctor of Pharmacy professional programme fee, technology and health fees. Resident rate; year four is $23,996. Source

International applicants: USD 41,580 a year (2026-27). College of Pharmacy professional programme fee, 2026-27, full-time, per year for years one to three; excludes the separate $500 Doctor of Pharmacy professional programme fee, technology and health fees. Nonresident rate; year four is $36,434. Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

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

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