Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S.
College of Pharmacy
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. students who have completed pre-pharmacy coursework and the first two years of the professional program, as well as all Carolina Core requirements. It combines core and laboratory-based coursework to prepare you to be a well-rounded, well-educated scientist. You cannot practice pharmacy or care for patients in the U.S. with this degree.
Program Highlights
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A Long Tradition
Study in a nationally recognized program that has been educating pharmacists for more than 150 years.
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Build a Network
Build a network of pharmacists, researchers and professionals through our renowned faculty and expansive alumni network.
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Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center
Unite the study and practice of pharmacy with the exciting opportunities of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Strong Foundation
Earn a four-year degree while working toward your ultimate goal: a University of South Carolina Pharm.D. degree.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Medical Terminology
Understanding and using specialized language and vocabulary in health care settings
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
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Customer Service
Providing assistance and support to customers to ensure satisfaction with a product or service
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Intern
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Clerk
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Workplace Settings
- Health Care
- Retail
- Business
The College of Pharmacy has given me invaluable mentors, wonderful memories, lifelong friends, pharmacy connections and, most importantly, a firm passion for serving others throughout my career.
