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Medical University of South Carolina - College of Pharmacy
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DESCRIPTION
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a statesupported institution which provides education, service and research in the health sciences. MUSC consists of six colleges (pharmacy, nursing, medicine, dentistry, health related professions and graduate studies) as well as a 510-bed medical center and a family medicine center. The on-campus medical center and family medicine center have permitted the College to be a leader in the development of a strong clinical training program allowing direct involvement with physicians, nurses and patients. The institution also maintains multiple off-campus training affiliations. The College of Pharmacy, which has been in continuous service since 1894 offers educational programs leading to the Pharm.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Approximately 42 full-time faculty in two departments participate in the educational programs. The campus, which is located on the peninsula of historic Charleston, is itself rich in heritage. The College of Pharmacy is located on the south end of the campus bounded by Calhoun Street. MUSC does not provide on-campus housing. The Student Life Center does operate a housing office to assist students in relocating to Charleston. Information regarding current availability of off-campus housing can be obtained by contacting the housing office at 803/792-0394.CURRICULUM
The curriculum leading to the entry-level Pharm.D. consists of two years of prepharmacy coursework followed by four years of professional curriculum in the College. The 67 semester hours of general education and basic science prerequisites are not available at MUSC and must be completed prior to being admitted to the College. Once admitted, the student embarks on a four-year program, the first three of which involve the basic pharmaceutical and health sciences courses necessary for proper orientation to the profession. These courses are offered by the colleges of pharmacy and medicine. Upon successful completion of the first three years, the student enters the fourth and final year consisting of 9 months of clinical clerkships. This year is devoted to firmly establishing the students' knowledge base in the areas of diseases and drug therapy disease state management and pharmaceutical care through a broad range of practical experience in a variety of patient-care settings.
PHARMCAS | Application Deadline
Yes - January 01PCAT
NoTUITION
- 2004 State Resident: 8878 Non-Resident: 22000 Fees Mandatory: 1300 Optional: 0
- 2005 State Resident: 9844 Non-Resident: 24200 Fees Mandatory: 1250 Optional: 0
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
The prepharmacy requirements of the curriculum leading to the entry level Pharm.D. degree in pharmacy may be taken at any accredited college. All courses must be completed with a grade of at least a C (2.0) for consideration. Electives must be chosen from the social sciences, or humanities. Sem. hrs
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4 point scale) is required to be considered for an admission interview; this minimum may increase annually based on the applicant pool. Admission to the College is based on the applicant's academic ability, references and interviews with the faculty. A degree of maturity commensurate with the third-year college level is essential. The deadline for receipt of applications to the Pharm.D. program is January 1, but it is recommended that, to be competitive, application materials are submitted by December 1. Students who have taken courses at other institutions which are similar to courses offered in the professional pharmacy curriculum may apply for advanced standing in these courses. The course content must be comparable and a grade of "C" (2.0) or above must be obtained. Credit for these courses will be determined by the appropriate department and will be based on satisfactory performance on a qualifying examination. Candidates wishing advanced standing should notify the College of Pharmacy in July prior to registration.
| Required Courses | Units |
| English Literature/Composition | 6 |
| General Chemistry - lecture | 6 |
| General Chemistry - lab | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry - lecture | 6 |
| Organic Chemistry - lab | 2 |
| Biology - lecture | 6 |
| Biology - lab | 2 |
| Physics - lecture | 6 |
| Microbiology - lecture | 3 |
| Microbiology - lab | 1 |
| Mathematics (including 3 hrs Calculus) | 6 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Electives (all in social sciences and humanities) | 9 |
- Accreditation Status
- Full
ADDRESS
Pharmacy Admissions Specialist Office of Enrollment Services Medical University of South Carolina41 Bee Street, PO Box 250203
Charleston, SC 29425-2301
843/792-8722
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