Earning Your PharmD at USC
We established the world’s first Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and remain a trendsetter in enabling future pharmacists to serve patients and communities at the profession’s highest standards.
Earning your PharmD at USC prepares you for leadership in the field—no matter which area of practice you choose. We continually refresh our curriculum with new courses that reflect the pharmacist’s importance as a frontline healthcare provider.
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 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
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.