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Master of Science, Gerontology/Doctor of Pharmacy (MS/PharmD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The dual degree trains student pharmacists for geriatric pharmacy and for roles in health care planning or delivery organizations serving older adults. Geriatric pharmacy is a specialty with board certification through the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy.

Faculty: USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology / School of Pharmacy  |  Department: Gerontology; Pharmacy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

32 gerontology units: GERO 520 Life Span Developmental Psychology, GERO 530 Life Span Developmental Sociology, GERO 540 Social Policy and Aging, GERO 555 Integrating Gerontology, and four electives (16 units) such as Ethical Issues in Geriatric Health Care, Introduction to Clinical Geriatrics and Counseling Older Adults. GERO courses can start in the second PharmD year. A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required.

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Entry requirements

Students must be accepted by both programs.

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