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- Orientation
- Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
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- Philadelphia Science Festival
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- Undergraduate Research Festival
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Continuing Education Series
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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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Apr 21
Virtual Transfer Decision Day
9:00am
Register hereAt University of the Sciences, we believe in supporting students with great potential. So if you’re ready to transfer...
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Apr 21
Webinar: Fixed Tuition at USciences and Next Steps in the Admissions Process for Accepted Students
7:00pm
Register hereAccepted students are invited to join the USciences Admissions team to learn the value of an USciences education...
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Apr 27
Webinar: Accepted Student Q and A with Current USciences Students
7:00pm
Register hereUSciences Student Ambassadors answer questions from accepted students. For more information and registration, and...
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May 11
Transfer Tips Webinar Series: Making the Most of Your Transfer Experience
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Register hereThese are challenging times and we’re sure you have a lot of questions. Get them answered during USciences’ Transfer...
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May 13
Medical Cannabis Education Certification Course
5:15pm - 9:30pm
Register hereMedical Cannabis 4-Hour Certification Course via webinar, offered through USciences Substance Use Disorders Institute,...
USciences News
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USciences Noted as #1 for Return On InvestmentApril 19, 2021
USciences was recently noted for being number one for return on investment among private colleges in Pennsylvania by MSN Money and Stacker.
OT Alumna Pursues Passions in Geriatric, Non-Traditional CareApril 19, 2021
When looking to pursue her degree in Occupational Therapy (OT), USciences caught the attention of alumna Christine Repp, OTR/L, HS'00, MOT'00.
James M. Hoffman to Speak at Bachelor's Degree Conferment CeremonyApril 15, 2021
James M. Hoffman, P'00, PharmD'01, will address the graduates at the 9th Annual Bachelor's Degree Conferment Ceremony on Friday, May 21, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Mechanism, Efficacy, and SafetyApril 09, 2021
USciences faculty experts are breaking down the COVID-19 vaccine, sharing more behind the science of mRNA, mechanism, efficacy and safety.
Maggie Fedgchin PharmD'00 Found a Rewarding Career Path in Clinical Research and DevelopmentApril 05, 2021
Alumna Maggie (O'Brien) Fedgchin PharmD'00, a clinical scientist in Neuroscience Clinical Development at Janssen Research and Development, has great appreciation for the education she received in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at USciences.
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.