Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

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July 11, 2024 : PharmCAS launches fall 2025 application process

October to May: Interviews begin for invited students

November 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time): Priority application deadline for submitting PharmCAS application, including letters of recommendation and official transcripts

February 3, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time): Regular deadline for submitting PharmCAS application, including letters of recommendation and official transcripts

Two weeks after receiving notification of admission: Accepted students mail the School’s Admissions Office the required Commitment Deposit Fee

Accepted students with international coursework and/or degree: Arrange for degree and coursework verification by the International Education Research Foundation to be sent to USC

August 18-22, 2025: Mandatory orientation for enrolled students

August 25, 2025: 1st day of classes

In-Person interviews are hosted 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days:

  • Friday, October 25, 2024
  • Friday, November 15, 2024
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
  • Friday, February 21, 2025
  • Friday, April 4, 2025

Virtual interviews are hosted 3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on the following days:

  • Thursday, December 19, 2024
  • Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Thursday, May 15, 2025

Interview dates are subject to change.

USC Advantages

Real world experience

Clinical pharmacy experience starting in your first year of study, providing immediate practical expertise that grows more challenging with each semester

Broad curriculum

Customizable curriculum that also offers dual degree, joint degree and certificate programs to augment your PharmD and expand your professional horizons

community flu clinic

Community service

Health fairs, immunization programs and clinic sessions are coordinated and provided by student pharmacists and supervised by faculty and pharmacist preceptors.

A global network

Career support and networking opportunities to build professional success

Annie Ogostalick

How did your time at the USC Mann School impact you?

“Doors opened wide for me because of the high-quality education, research experiences and world renowned faculty I experienced at USC Mann. I was fortunate to be in the first cohort of students awarded the John and Margaret Biles Leadership Scholarship in 1994. Dr. Biles personally mentored each of us to become leaders. I use many of the lessons he taught me in my daily work as a people leader at Abbvie.”

Annie Ogostalick

PharmD ’00, MS ’00

Field Director, West Medical Outcomes Science Liaisons, AbbVie

Your PharmD Path

During our innovative, four-year PharmD program, you will enroll in 15 to 18 units each semester. The first three years combine rigorous courses in the biomedical, clinical pharmaceutical, and social-administrative sciences with Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences.

The fourth year focuses on Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in settings throughout greater Los Angeles and beyond, as well as a capstone project that further expands your expertise to launch your career. 

At all stages, you will be mentored by an internationally renowned faculty dedicated to fostering the next generation of pharmacy leaders.