About USciences
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- Philadelphia
- Our Campus
- University Events
- 5K Race for Humanity
- Advances in Pharmacy Practice
- Alumni Reunion Weekend
- Commencement
- Conferment
- Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate Program
- Discover Series
- Family Fall Fest
- Founders’ Day
- Graduate Student Orientation
- Healthy Lifestyles Social Media Business Competition
- Lois K. Cohen Lecture Series
- Making the Connections
- The Bernard J. Malis Memorial Lectureship in Humanities
- Misher Festival of Fine Arts and Humanities
- MLK Day of Service
- Orientation
- Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
- Philadelphia Grain Malt Symposium
- Philadelphia Science Festival
- REEP Annual Symposium and Networking Event
- Research Day and John C. Krantz Jr. Lecture
- Undergraduate Research Festival
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Continuing Education Series
- Welcome Week
- Visit Us
About USciences
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. USciences students are proven everywhere they go.
Events
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May 21
Accelerated Transfer Day
9:30am - 2:00pm
Join USciences’ Transfer Team, faculty, staff, and students for an Accelerated Transfer Day. This event is for...
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May 22
Commencement
1:00pm - 4:00pm
2019 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony. To learn more about our 2019 Commencement event you can visit our webpage...
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Jun 5
Accepted Transfer Student Day
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for an event designed exclusively for accepted transfer students! Explore our campus, hear from current transfer...
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Jun 18
Accelerated Transfer Day
9:30am - 2:00pm
Join USciences’ Transfer Team, faculty, staff, and students for an Accelerated Transfer Day. This event is for...
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Jun 18
Graduate Summer Open House
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Discover how the graduate programs at USciences can give you the edge you’re looking for at our Graduate...
USciences News
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Salus, USciences Sign Agreements Providing Additional Pathways to Healthcare Professions and Services
May 17, 2019
Salus University and University of the Sciences have announced three new partnership agreements that enable USciences students to pursue a clear pathway to Salus University's Doctor of Audiology or Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
USciences Young Professionals Organization Supports Alumni Early in Their Career
May 16, 2019
USciences Young Professionals Organization (YPO) will provide young alumni--from graduation through the first 15 years--and current students with opportunities to connect through networking, mentorship, and professional development.
USciences Launches Nexus Connect for Alumni and Students
May 16, 2019
Graduway, a platform for schools, creates a ready-made alumni program that promises to engage students and to keep alumni involved.
Under the Microscope: Taking a Closer Look at USciences Faculty Research
May 16, 2019
A Q&A with faculty researchers to gain insight into the passion behind their fields of interest.
Physics Wonder Girls Get Grant Support for Renewable Energy-Themed Camp
May 16, 2019
USciences was awarded grant support for the Physics Wonder Girls summer camp through the E2 Energy to EducateSM grant program, funded through Constellation, an Exelon company.
At a Glance
Founded: 1821
President: Paul Katz, MD
Students: 2,231 (1,231 undergraduate, 1,000 graduate)
On-campus residents: 451
Colleges: 3
BS programs: 19
Masters programs: 15 (includes MBA, MOT, MS)
Doctoral programs: 11 (includes PhD, PharmD, DPT, DrOT)
Certificate programs: 8
Full-time faculty: 202
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Laboratories: more than 100
Campus organizations: 60
Computer labs: 25
Sororities and fraternities: 11
Athletics Name: Devils
School mascot: Drake the Devil
Division II varsity teams: 12
Address:
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Points of Pride
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Founded in 1821 as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, USciences was the first college of pharmacy in North America.
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Our impressive alumni include giants of the pharmaceutical industry like Dr. Eli Lilly. Gerald F. Rorer and John Wyeth.
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USciences’ 36-acre, state-of-the-art campus in Philadelphia is close to 100 hospitals and 150 research laboratories.
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Both undergraduate and graduate USciences students engage in significant original research alongside world-class faculty.