Juris Doctor/Doctor of Pharmacy (JD/PharmD) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

The dual JD/PharmD gives students expertise and credentials in both law and pharmacy, preparing them for professional practices spanning drugs, health care, product development and toxin-related matters. Neither degree requires a thesis or comprehensive final exam.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy / Gould School of Law | Duration: Six years; 212 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students begin with the 36-unit first year of the PharmD, take the 30-unit first-year law core in year two, focus on PharmD courses with law courses in years three to five, and complete both degrees in the sixth year. Up to 12 units of JD coursework count toward PharmD electives and 12 units of PharmD coursework toward JD electives; the dual degree totals 212 units (148 PharmD including 12 JD units, 88 JD including 12 PharmD units) plus three or more semesters of Professional Legal Experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive and requires acceptance to both the School of Pharmacy and the law school, with no special consideration for applying to the dual degree. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree apply concurrently with the PharmD application or during the first PharmD year before the law school deadline. Dual degree admission is contingent on passing all first-year PharmD courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Duration: Six years; 212 units

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