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University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for 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. A USciences education is offered both on-campus and online.
Events
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Dec 2
Webinar: Occupational Therapy Program
6:00pm
Register hereThis Occupational Therapy Program Webinar will guide you through your college search process...
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Dec 5
Virtual Open House
9:00am - 12:15pm
Register hereBe the spark that changes the world. Join us virtually for USciences’ Fall Open House. See how our undergraduate...
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Dec 10
Webinar: Learn About USciences' Application Process
6:00pm
Register hereAt University of the Sciences, we know that this academic year is looking different than what...
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Dec 17
Webinar: Direct Entry Benefits for Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy
7:00pm
Register hereDirect entry allows first-time students to seamlessly transition from high school into the Pharmacy, Occupational...
USciences News
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USciences Helps Feed over 350 Families this ThanksgivingDecember 01, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, USciences ninth annual Appeal for a Meal food drive was a success, collecting just over 350 Thanksgiving meals for West Philadelphia families in need.
Celebrating the Bicentennial Edition of Remington: The Science and Practice of PharmacyNovember 25, 2020
The 23rd edition of Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy was published in November by USciences own Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) faculty.
USciences Online Graduate Uses Certificate to Continue Advancing her CareerNovember 16, 2020
When Gina Pepe HAGC'20 was looking to continue her education, she knew that doing so through an asynchronous, online program would be her best option for success while juggling her busy life.
Alumna Chooses to Continue Her Education with USciences OnlineNovember 12, 2020
When looking to continue her education, alumna Gwenevere Creque MT’78, HIGC’20 discovered that USciences Online offered just what she was looking for.
Student On Frontlines of COVID-19 Shows Importance of Lab ScienceNovember 12, 2020
As the Deputy Coroner, Joseph Vizzarri BMS'21 acts as the eyes and ears of the forensic pathologists when there is a death investigation.
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’ 24-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.