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Pharm.D. Program

As the state's oldest and largest professional pharmacy school, our students benefit from a 150+ year legacy of premier pharmacy education. Prepare to succeed with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from USC.

Legacy of Excellence

  • 150+

    years of pharmacy education

    Our students enjoy the benefits of South Carolina's flagship university and partnership with several major teaching health systems.

  • >90%

    graduates report employment within 6 months

    Our graduates excel in the profession, as evidenced by graduating student statistics, employment rates, and placement in top residency programs.

Apply Now

The application for Fall 2026 entry to our Pharm.D. program is now open. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage applicants to submit as early as possible! Review key dates, prerequisites and the application process below then apply easily with PharmCAS, the centralized pharmacy college application service.

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Key Dates

  • July 10

    PharmCAS application opens

  • October 1

    PharmCAS application priority deadline

  • February 2

    PharmCAS application final deadline

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Designed with you in mind

Through our expertly designed curriculum, you'll gain exposure to multiple career paths, from independent and retail pharmacy to health systems pharmacy, business ownership, industry, academia and more to find your perfect fit.

Curriculum

Customize Your Experience

Broaden your horizons at South Carolina with combination degrees, curricular tracks and a wide array of elective courses and experiences to help you stand out as a versatile, highly employable pharmacy professional.

Prepare for the future, together

At the University of South Carolina, pharmacy students learn through interprofessional education alongside future nurses, physicians, social workers, therapists, and public health professionals. These collaborative experiences prepare you to work as part of a health care team and deliver better care for your patients.

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Next Steps

Join the Rx for Your Future email list to receive news, tips and application cycle reminders from the College of Pharmacy or review the application process for our program.