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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
600 S. 43rd Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 • Phone: 215.596.8800 • www.usip.edu
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Founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the nation’s first college of pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is the school where founders of six of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world launched their futures. For nearly two centuries, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia has been preparing students to enter cutting-edge careers in the pharmaceutical, science, and health care industries. Statistically, more than 90 percent of USP students have jobs or have been accepted for advanced study on graduation day. And USP ranks second in the US in the percentage of graduates pursuing Ph.D. programs in the medical sciences.
Enrollment: Undergraduate 2,200; graduate 310
Faculty: Nearly 90% hold the Ph.D. or highest degree
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Colleges & Programs of Study:
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PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Choose from five exciting programs that will help you become a leader in the field of pharmacy and prepare you for careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program can be completed in six years and prepare you for licensure as a practicing pharmacist. Our Bachelor of Science degrees will prepare you for a smooth transition into USP’s M.B.A. or M.S./Ph.D. programs in Pharmacology and Toxicology or Pharmaceutics.
Programs of Study:
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management:
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M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business
Doctor of Pharmacy
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Extensive hands-on clinical training with patients is at the heart of the five programs available in the College of Health Sciences at USP. You’ll work with patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, schools, private homes, and community-based organizations. Gain valuable experience that employers look for and network with professionals in their field.
Programs of Study:
Medical Technology
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
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Physician Assistant Studies
Health Sciences
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MISHER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
In addition to providing classes for all students, the Misher College of Arts and Sciences offers programs in some of the hottest career areas in the country, as well as programs that offer excellent preparation for medical, graduate, or professional school.
Programs of Study:
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
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Psychology
Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pre-Med Track
Science Teacher Certification
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COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
USP offers a variety of advanced graduate and professional courses in the natural and health sciences to assist students in achieving their personal and professional goals. Courses are often offered in the evening or on weekends to meet the needs of working professionals. Students may opt to pursue a degree on a full or part-time basis or they may decide to take one or two courses for professional advancement.
Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Writing
Cell Biology & Biotechnology
Chemistry
Health Policy
Health Psychology
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Pharmacy Administration
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Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Flexible Option Doctor of Pharmacy
Science Teacher Certification
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT)
Master's in Occupational Therapy Tuition (MOT)
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M.B.A.
Pharmaceutical Business
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