College of Pharmacy

Graduate Programs

We currently offer a pharmaceutical science degree program at the doctorate level. Your degree will be a first step in a career that’s focused on the discovery, development, production, and outcomes of new drug therapies.

About our Graduate Programs

The University of South Carolina is a premier academic and research institution, boasting award-winning students, renowned faculty and some of the best doctoral programs in the country, according to the National Research Council.

As a student in one of our graduate programs, you will receive interdisciplinary training and education, while developing a program of study which reflects your research area of interest. You will work side-by-side with faculty members who are pioneering clinical, entrepreneurial, and research endeavors to improve health outcomes for South Carolina and beyond.

With an advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences, you will be prepared for a variety of career choices from teaching and research at academic institutions to roles in pharmaceutical industry, sales, regulation, consultation, and more.

Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Students can receive a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at USC, developing independent research skills necessary to create new knowledge in the field of pharmacy.