Your mind holds the key to improving people’s health. Build your mastery of how drugs work and unlock your talent for translating research into therapy. Learn the in-demand skills of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

How do you stay on the leading edge of research? Ask our graduates. They’ve done the hard work, collaborating closely with pioneering researchers, faculty members in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Here, you’ll find programs in the growing fields of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacology and toxicology. Each of our programs incorporates a strong classroom foundation in the basic sciences, laboratory-based research, and collaboration with faculty.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

BS

Find your calling developing, manufacturing, and evaluating medications.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

BS

Combine these dynamic, influential fields to examine the effectiveness and toxicity of chemicals and medications. Collaborate with experts on the front lines of drug innovation.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

MS, PhD

Looking to become the ideal job candidate? Start by blending these two fields. Master both sets of skills for a full-spectrum view of how drugs affect us.

Pharmaceutics

MS, PhD, BS/MS

Explore the frontiers of medicine—then blaze your own trail. Leading researchers will help you acquire insight into what makes medications effective.

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Marvin Schulte, PhD

Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Class of 2017 Commencement Snapshot
June 02, 2017
A snapshot of the class of 2017.
Watch USciences 196th Commencement
May 16, 2017
USciences celebrated the class of 2017 at its 196th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and bestowed an honorary doctor of science degree on world-renowned vaccine advocate Paul Offit, MD.
USciences Names Dr. Patricia Audet Interim Dean of Its Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
May 09, 2017
University of the Sciences president Dr. Paul Katz has named Patricia R. Audet P'76, PharmD'78 interim dean of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy beginning July 1, 2017
Philadelphia City Council Honors Pharmacy Students for Naloxone Outreach
May 05, 2017
Councilman David Oh presented the resolution, which was passed at this week's meeting, thanking the students for their leadership on this important issue.
PCP Receives Walgreens Diversity Donation
May 03, 2017
A donation from Walgreens to Philadelphia College of Pharmacy will support programs and initiatives to foster diversity.