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- Move-in and Welcome Events
- Orientation
- Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
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- Research Day and John C. Krantz Jr. Lecture
- 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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Aug 5
On-Campus Summer Open House
Register hereHealthcare and science professionals are needed now more than ever. And the best way to envision your proven future...
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Aug 11
Virtual Graduate Open House
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Register hereNow more than ever, the world needs leaders in healthcare and science. In a quickly evolving world, discover how...
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Aug 23
Transfer Student Virtual Meet & Greet
10:00am - 10:30am
Register hereCongratulations on transferring to USciences this fall! To help you get ready for the start of the semester, USciences...
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Aug 24
On-Campus Graduate Student Orientation
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Register hereWe’re excited for you to take the next step in your education at USciences! To familiarize yourself with USciences...
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Aug 24
Medical Cannabis Education Certification Course
5:15pm - 9:30pm
Register hereUSciences Substance Use Disorders Institute is proud to offer its Medical Cannabis 4-Hour Certification Course on...
USciences News
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Scientists Inspire Girls to Pursue STEM at Physics Wonder Girls CampJuly 14, 2021
Female scientists working in industry and research addressed dozens of girls participating in the 2021 Physics Wonder Girls Camp at USciences. The camp was hosted virtually this year and offered to middle school girls interested in physics.
Phi Lambda Sigma Celebrates New 2021 InducteesJune 29, 2021
30 new members were inducted to USciences and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, the pharmacy leadership honor society.
USciences Hosts Incoming Students for Welcome DaysJune 29, 2021
From June 22-24, students and their families joined student orientation leaders and admissions staff on campus for tours, games, and a chance to meet their fellow new classmates.
PCP Students Engage Classmates, Faculty in Diversity DiscussionsJune 22, 2021
In an effort to encourage their classmates to speak more openly about diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities at USciences, Jordan Davidson PhB'22 and Luzdary (Lucy) Illesca PhB'22, students in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business Program at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, organized a series of events.
USciences President Paul Katz Announces RetirementJune 21, 2021
University of the Sciences President Paul Katz, MD, has announced he will retire. Dr. Katz began his tenure as the historic University's 25th president in 2016 and has made countless contributions to the USciences family.
At a Glance
Founded: 1821
Interim President: Valerie P. Weil, MD
Students: 2,285 (1,372 undergraduate, 913 graduate)
Diversity: >56% non-white
64% female
On-campus residents: 438
Colleges: 3
BS programs: 22
Masters programs: 14 (includes MS, MOT, MBA)
Doctoral programs: 10 (includes PharmD, DPT, DrOT)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs: 12
Full-time faculty: 179
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Laboratories and computer labs: more than 100
Clubs and Campus Orgs: 60+
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.