University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Looking to Transfer into a World-Class PharmD Program?

USciences was founded as the first college of pharmacy in North America, and no one knows the practice of pharmacy better than we do. We offer transfer students interested in pharmacy a place in our direct-entry PharmD program. Our direct-entry program means you are automatically accepted into the professional phase of the program, with no further application, as long as you maintain minimum grade requirements. Below you will see what makes our program the best choice for completing your degree and also discover what you’ll need to transfer in as a first- or third-year student.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Why earning a PharmD at USciences makes sense:

• Opportunity to study at the school that began pharmacy education in North America when it was established in 1821
• A strategic location near 75 percent of the nation’s pharmaceutical firms
• Faculty members who are award-winning scientists, researchers, and practicing pharmacists
• Diverse career options due to the aging of America
• At least 40 weeks of experiential learning built into the curriculum that allows you to practice what you are taught
• USciences’ respected status and relationships within the pharmaceutical industry, giving you contacts, mentors, and experience
• Over 5,800 pharmacy graduates since 1989!  What an incredible network to become a part of!

Find out more about USciences’ direct-entry PharmD program.

Next steps?

• See requirements below for transfer into the first or third year of our direct-entry PharmD program.
• Access our PharmD program worksheet to use with your advisor to evaluate and plan your current coursework.
• Explore the full PharmD curriculum and course descriptions in our online catalog.

Visit our Before You Apply page for general information on transferring to USciences. Students applying to the 3rd year of the doctor of pharmacy program must apply via the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). Applications for 2012 are now closed. We will begin accepting applications for 2013 on September 1, 2012.

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How does your current coursework stack up?

There are ONLY TWO entry options for the Pharmacy program:  The first undergraduate (preprofessional) year and the first professional year (third year).

You may request consideration for FIRST-YEAR (FRESHMAN) admission if you have not completed any of the following courses at the collegiate level:

Biology I & II with labs (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	8 cr.
Chemistry I & II (for science majors) with labs	8 cr.
Calculus I	3 cr.
First-year transfer admission consideration is based on completed college coursework, SAT/ACT scores, and high school transcripts.

You will be considered for THIRD-YEAR admission (which is the first professional year of the PharmD program) based on the following criteria:

1. Completed application submitted via PharmCAS
2. A minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
3. Scores on the required Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Information concerning the PCAT can be found at www.pcatweb.info. Scores must be received by February 1, 2012  to be evaluated for 2012 enrollment.
4. Submission of references.
5. Professional goal statement
6. The completion of a required interview, by invitation only
7. The completion, at the collegiate level, of the following coursework:

   General Biology I & II with labs (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)	8 cr.
   General Chemistry I & II with labs	8 cr.
   Pre-calculus & Calculus I	6 cr.
   2 semesters of Writing Intensive English	6 cr.
   Introduction to Sociology	3 cr.
   Organic Chemistry I & II with labs	8 cr.
   Physics I and II with labs (either Calculus or algebra based)	8 cr.
   Anatomy & Physiology I & II (for biology majors)	8 cr.
   Microbiology with lab	4 cr.
   General Education—Social Sciences Requirement Examples of social sciences are: Psychology Economics Political Science Sociology Anthropology	6 cr.
   General Education—Humanities Requirement Examples of humanities classes are: Art Appreciation History Music Appreciation Philosophy—Ethics and Values Any foreign languages	6 cr.
   General Education Requirement (Additional social science and/or humanities elective credit)	6 cr.

Additional Considerations for Transfer into the PharmD Program:

• Applications for 2012 are now closed. We will begin accepting applications for 2013 on September 1, 2012. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are completed. Students applying to the first professional year of the doctor of pharmacy program must apply via the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS).

• Post-baccalaureate students are preferred, but we are willing to consider any student meeting our requirements.

• There is a minimum requirement of 4 years of study at USciences to be granted a PharmD from the University.

• No completed courses with a grade lower than a “C” (2.0), at the college level, will be considered for transfer.

• Correct sequence of coursework should be completed or be in the process of completion when an application is submitted.
  
  If you have completed university-level coursework outside of the United States, you must have a course-by-course evaluation completed by the World Education Services (WES). Please see our international student page for more detailed information.

A previously earned pharmacy degree from a university outside of the United States, or enrollment in a pharmacy program outside of the United States, provides no priority consideration for admission. Only nonprofessional-level courses and PCAT scores are considered in the review process.

Visit our Before You Apply page for general information on transferring to USciences. Students applying to the first professional year of the doctor of pharmacy program must apply via the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS).