USC School of Pharmacy

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Pharmacy students take a break on the Health Sciences Campus. Photo by Isaac Mora.

Founded in 1905, the USC School of Pharmacy is the oldest and foremost pharmacy school in Southern California. The school is a national leader known for its progressive curriculum and research excellence. Approximately 50 percent of the practicing pharmacists in Southern California are graduates of USC. The school has an average student body of 755 full-time students in the PharmD program and 417 students pursuing MS, PhD, DRSc and undergraduate degrees in pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, health economics, regulatory science, healthcare decision analysis and biopharmaceutical marketing. There are 77 full-time faculty and more than 300 part-time and volunteer faculty at the school.

The school occupies state-of-the-art facilities on the USC Health Sciences Campus in metropolitan Los Angeles, adjacent to the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country), the USC Norris Cancer Hospital and the Keck Hospital of USC. USC School of Pharmacy students receive clinical training at these facilities and many other affiliated hospitals, healthcare clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare agencies and pharmacies in the Southern California region.

Recognized as one of the most innovative schools of pharmacy, the USC School of Pharmacy serves as a model for other progressive schools. In 1950, USC was the first to establish a Doctor of Pharmacy program. Additional national “firsts” that distinguish the school include: first clinical pharmacy program (1968); first PharmD/MBA dual degree program (1988); first MS and PhD programs in pharmaceutical economics and policy (1994) and first professional doctorate in regulatory science (2008).

Consistently the top private pharmacy school nationwide, the school is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and the PharmD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810, phone: (312) 664-3575; fax: (312) 664-4652 or (312) 664-7008.

USC School of Pharmacy
1985 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121
(323) 442-1369 (phone)
(323) 442-1681 (fax)

pharmacyschool.usc.edu

Office of Admission and Student Affairs (PharmD)
(323) 442-1466
Email: pharmadm@usc.edu
Email: pharmfa@usc.edu
pharmacyschool.usc.edu/apply/admission

Office of Graduate Affairs (PhD, MS)
(323) 442­-1474
(323) 442-­2258 (fax)
Email: pharmgrd@usc.edu
pharmgradprograms.usc.edu

Healthcare Decision Analysis
635 Downey Way
Verna & Peter Dauterive Hall, VPD 312
Los Angeles, CA 90089-3333
(213) 821-6478
Email: tonm@usc.edu
hcda.usc.edu

Biopharmaceutical Marketing
635 Downey Way
Verna & Peter Dauterive Hall, VPD 312
Los Angeles, CA 90089-3333
(213) 821-6478
Email: tonm@usc.edu
pharmacyschool.usc.edu/bpmk

Regulatory and Quality Sciences
1540 Alcazar St., CHP 140
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 442-3102
Email: regsci@usc.edu
regulatory.usc.edu

Administration

Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD, DSc (hon), Dean

Steven W. Chen, PharmD, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs

Irving Steinberg, PharmD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Annie Wong-Beringer, PharmD, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

Paul Beringer, PharmD, Chair, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy 

Geoffrey Joyce, PhD, Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics

Eunjoo Pacifici, PhD, Chair, Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences

Clay C.C. Wang, PhD, Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty

John Stauffer Dean’s Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD

William A. and Josephine A. Heeres, Endowed Chair in Community Pharmacy: Steven Chen, PharmD

University Professor and Boyd P. and Elsie D. Welin Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Jean Chen Shih, PhD

Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy, Public Policy, and Economics and Leonard D. Schaeffer Director’s Chair: Dana Goldman, PhD

John A. Biles Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Julio A. Camarero, PhD

Gavin Herbert Professorship in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Andrew MacKay, PhD

Charles Krown/Pharmacy Alumni Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Enrique Cadenas, MD, PhD

Emeritus Professor and Dean: Timothy M. Chan, PhD

Emeritus Professors: Eric J. Lien, PhD; Bradley R. Williams, PharmD; Wei-Chiang Shen, PhD

Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professors of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Enrique Cadenas, MD, PhD; Julio A. Camarero, PhD; Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, PhD; Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD; Jean C. Shih, PhD; Bangyan Stiles, PhD; Clay C.C. Wang, PhD

Associate Professors of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: James D. Adams, Jr., PhD; Martine Culty, PhD; Roger F. Duncan, PhD; Ian S. Haworth, PhD; J. Andrew MacKay, PhD; Curtis T. Okamoto, PhD

Assistant Professors of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Jianming Xie, PhD; Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD; Zhipeng Lu, PhD

Lecturers: Rebecca Romero, PhD; Angel Tabancay, PhD

Titus Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Professors of Clinical Pharmacy: Melvin F. Baron, PharmD, MPA; Paul M. Beringer, PharmD; Daryl Davies, PhD; Julie A. Dopheide, PharmD; Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD; Stanley G. Louie, PharmD; Tien M.H. Ng, PharmD; Glen L. Stimmel, PharmD; Annie Wong-Beringer, PharmD

Associate Professors of Clinical Pharmacy: Steven Chen, PharmD; Melissa Durham, PharmD; Kevin L. Forrester, PharmD; Lisa W. Goldstone, PharmD; William C. Gong, PharmD; Cynthia L.L. Lieu, PharmD; Edith Mirzaian, PharmD; Irving Steinberg, PharmD; Fred G. Weissman, PharmD, JD

Assistant Professors: Houda Alachkar, PharmD, PhD; Serghei Mangul, PhD

Assistant Professors of Clinical Pharmacy: Carla Blieden, PharmD; Michelle Chu, PharmD; Jennifer H. Cupo-Abbott, PharmD; David Dadiomov, PharmD; Richard Dang, PharmD; Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD; Emily Han, PharmD; Connie Kang, PharmD; Kum Ja K. Lee, PharmD; Emi Minejima, PharmD; Scott Mosley, PharmD; Rory O’Callaghan-Kim, PharmD; Tam Phan, PharmD; Raffi Svadjian, PharmD, MBA; Patrick Tabon, PharmD; Ying Wang, PharmD; Paul J. Wong, PharmD; Maryann Wu, EdD

Research Professor: Jing Liang, MD, PhD

Research Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy: Liana Asatryan, PhD

Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics

Professors of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics: Dana Goldman, PhD; Joel W. Hay, PhD; Darius N. Lakdawalla, PhD

Associate Professors of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics: Geoffrey Joyce, PhD; Grant D. Lawless, MD, RPh; Jeffrey S. McCombs, PhD; John Romley, PhD; Seth Seabury, PhD; Ken S. Wong, PharmD, MPH

Assistant Professors of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics: William V. Padula, PhD; Erin Trish, PhD

Research Assistant Professors of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics: Bo Zhou, PhD; Steven Fox, MD, PhD

Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences

Professor, Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences: Frances J. Richmond, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences: Eunjoo Pacifici, PharmD, PhD

Assistant Professors, Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences: Terry David Church, DRSc; C. Benson Kuo, PhD; Nancy Pire-Smerkanich, DRSc; Susan Bain, DRSc

Programs

The School of Pharmacy offers curricula leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Doctor of Regulatory Science (DRSc) degrees and graduate degrees through the Graduate School including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Economics; and the PhD Programs in Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences which is a one-year umbrella program after which students select one of the following three tracks to complete their PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, or Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics. The School also offers Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy; Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences; Master of Science (MS) in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology; Master of Science (MS) in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics; Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Decision Analysis; Master of Science (MS) in Biopharmaceutical Marketing; Master of Science (MS) in Regulatory Science; Master of Science (MS) in Regulatory Management; Master of Science (MS) in Management of Drug Development; and Master of Science (MS) in Medical Product Quality. Eight dual degree programs are also offered, including: PharmD/PhD, PharmD/JD, PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, PharmD/MS in Regulatory Science, PharmD/MS in Gerontology, PharmD/MS in Global Medicine, PharmD/MS in Healthcare Decision Analysis, and a joint degree in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PhD). Graduate certificates include clinical research design and management, food safety, healthcare decision analysis, medical product quality, preclinical drug development, patient and product safety, and regulatory and clinical affairs.

The School of Pharmacy also offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacology and Drug Development and minors in Science and Management of Biomedical Therapeutics, and Foundation in Regulatory Sciences.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended. All students should complete the pre-requisite courses that are required by the USC School of Pharmacy before they start the program. An interview is mandatory and required of all students prior to admission. International students are required to complete the TOEFL and may request a virtual interview. 

Acceptance criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The admission committee reviews each student holistically, taken all application materials and the interview process into consideration when making an admission decision. Along with being academically prepared, having the soft skills to communicate, problem solve, build relationships and show your ability to think critically are important characteristics to demonstrate.

Tuition and Fees (Estimated)

Tuition for the PharmD at USC School of Pharmacy degree programs is charged at a flat rate (which differs from standard USC tuition). See the Tuition and Fees  section for fee information. These fees are subject to change.

Doctor of Pharmacy students must pay a $1,000 non-refundable acceptance deposit that is applicable toward tuition. For deposit information in other degree programs in the School of Pharmacy, please consult appropriate offices.

Honor Societies

Rho Chi

Theta chapter of Rho Chi, the academic honor society in pharmacy, was established at USC in 1925. Charters for chapters of this organization are granted only to student groups in those colleges that are members in good standing of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Eligibility for membership is based on high attainment in scholarship, character, personality and leadership. All candidates selected for membership must have completed three semesters of the pharmacy program (or post-qualifying exam for PhD students), and they must be approved by the dean of the School of Pharmacy.

Phi Lambda Sigma

The Phi Lambda Sigma chapter was established at USC in 1988. This national pharmacy leadership society is devoted to identifying, supporting and recognizing the contribution of pharmacy students to their colleges, their classmates, their campuses, their communities and to their chosen profession.

Undergraduate Honors Program

The undergraduate honors in pharmacology and drug development (post code 1681) is awarded through successful completion of the senior capstone project.  The project is a demonstration of knowledge in the student’s chosen area of interest which results in a product/project, research data, research paper, or portfolio of work, and a presentation.  This experience encourages students to use a variety of skills in the areas of writing, speaking, research, and documentation, which distinguishes them as scholars and future leaders in pharmacy.

Student Housing and Service Facility, Health Sciences Campus

There are limited university-managed accommodations on the Health Sciences Campus. Currie Hall has a state-of-the-art fitness center, 24-hour academic success center, pool, wi-fi and fully furnished apartments with enhanced-privacy floor plans. For more information about Currie Hall, call (213) 784-7558 or visit the Currie Hall Website. For bookstore information, call (323) 442-2674. Students may also live in student housing on the University Park Campus, located about eight miles from the Health Sciences Campus.

Student Health Services, Health Sciences Campus

Services of the Student Health Center, covered by the mandatory student health fee, include the ambulatory care health services provided by the Student Health Center nursing staff. The Student Health Center is located in the USC Health Care Consultation Center, 1500 San Pablo Street, Suite 104, adjacent to the USC University Hospital, one block northeast of the School of Pharmacy. The telephone number is (323) 442-5980. In addition to the student health fee, all students must have major medical insurance coverage from the USC Student Health Plan. A student may request a waiver of the USC Student Health Plan if covered by a personal medical plan that meets criteria established by the Health Insurance Office.

Graduate Degrees

The School of Pharmacy, through the Graduate School, offers curricula leading to the MS and PhD degrees in clinical and experimental therapeutics, molecular pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences and health economics, as well as a doctorate in Regulatory Sciences (DRSc). The PhD Programs in Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences (PHTS)  is a one-year umbrella program after which students select a particular track to complete their degree with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular pharmacology and toxicology, or clinical and experimental therapeutics. The school also offers interdisciplinary MS degrees in regulatory science, in the management of drug development, in medical product quality, in healthcare decision analysis and in biopharmaceutical marketing. The MS degree in pharmaceutical economics and policy is offered jointly with the USC Price School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics. In addition, the school offers dual degrees with the schools of law, business, gerontology and medicine as well as other programs. Instructions given in the Admission section of this catalogue are to be followed. An online application is required. See the Graduate Admission application page. Additional information may be obtained by calling (323) 442-1474 or sending an email to pharmgrd@usc.edu.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) and qualifying scores on the GRE or equivalent examination are required. Special attention is given to the grades achieved in science courses relevant to the program (e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and mathematics). Students who have research experience and/or work experience in the pharmaceutical arena are encouraged to apply.

Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Students will be selected for admission, whenever possible, after interviews with one or more members of faculty.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology and Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or other related disciplines from an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and qualifying scores on the GRE in the verbal and quantitative tests are required. Special attention is given to the grades achieved in science courses relevant to the program (e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and mathematics). 

Applicants must have demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English and in fundamental scientific areas such as organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, statistics and computer science. Three letters from faculty knowledgeable about the student’s ability and capability are required. These letters should provide a thorough assessment of the student’s experience in laboratory research, ability to communicate in verbal and written English, motivation and creativity, and other qualities in the student’s academic performance.

Applications for admission are reviewed by the Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee of the School of Pharmacy and are evaluated primarily on the basis of academic excellence.

Admission Requirements for Programs in Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

All prospective students will apply through the single umbrella program Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences and become enrolled in one of the three participating PhD programs after having successfully completed the first year’s course work and rotations. Application materials will be reviewed by a joint admission committee, with equal representation of faculty from each track, evaluating applications on the basis of academic excellence and scientific research commitment.

Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, or sufficient courses in mathematics and the life sciences. This is required to provide a strong background for studies in biomedical and biological research. Appropriate undergraduate degrees include biology, physiology, engineering, chemistry or computer science.

For those interested in pursuing PhD training in the Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics track, special emphasis will be given to applicants with an advanced professional degree (e.g. PharmD, MD, DDS). A student currently enrolled in the PharmD program may pursue a PharmD/PhD dual degree by following the admission procedure in the Catalogue.

Applicants should have a strong record of academic achievement and satisfactory performance on the general and advanced portions of the GRE. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required and previous research experience is expected.

In addition to the application for admission, three letters of recommendation from faculty knowledgeable of the student’s ability and capability are required. These letters should provide a thorough assessment of the student’s experience in laboratory research, ability to communicate in verbal and written English, motivation, creativity and other qualities in the student’s academic performance. The student’s research and professional experience should be well described within the application and include a personal statement summarizing career objectives and research interests.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Applicants for admission must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in an undergraduate or professional school and adequate scores on the GRE. In addition, applicants will be required to have completed upper-division courses in statistical methods, calculus and microeconomics.

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Economics

Candidates with a bachelor’s, master’s or PharmD degree are invited to apply. Applicants must have demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English and aptitude in economics, mathematics, statistics and computer science. Deficiencies in economics and statistical background can be addressed through preliminary course work after admission to the program.

A minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0) is required. Special attention is given to the grades achieved in economics, statistics and mathematics courses relevant to the program. A qualifying score on the GRE in verbal and quantitative areas is required. Students with GRE scores of 1200 or better will be given priority for financial aid support.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Healthcare Decision Analysis

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required. The program encourages the participation of part-time students with work experience. Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Additional requirements for international students are outlined by university regulations under Admission of International Students.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Marketing

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and qualifying scores on the GRE or GMAT examinations are required. The program encourages the participation of part-time students with work experience. Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Additional requirements for international students are outlined by university regulations under Admission of International Students.

Admission Requirements for the Doctorate of Science in Regulatory Science

The program is designed for individuals with strong professional experience and demonstrated intellectual and leadership capabilities. Applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.0 on university-level course work and five or more years of professional experience. Admission requirements include university transcripts, a résumé, at least three letters of reference, and a one-page personal statement that outlines the background and goals of the applicant. Students are encouraged even at this early stage to identify areas in which they are interested in conducting research. Additional requirements for international students are outlined by university regulations under Admission of International Students. (See Admission and Orientation .) Students are not required to provide GRE scores unless indicated by the program director.

Students with an appropriate graduate or professional degree may use some previous graduate courses as transfer units toward the overall credit requirements of the Doctor of Regulatory Science program with the approval of the program director and under the normal rules of the university. Students who have graduated from the Master of Science program in Regulatory Science at USC are eligible to apply all of the previously taken course work toward the doctoral degree. Students with graduate degrees from outside of the Regulatory Science program are required to take a minimum of 32 units of course work and 4 units of dissertation research to complete the requirements for graduation. The course work requirements will be determined on an individual basis in consultation with the program director and participant’s advisers.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Regulatory Science

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or qualifying scores on the GRE or equivalent examination are required. The program encourages the participation of part-time students with work experience.

Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Students will be selected for admission, whenever possible, after interviews with one or more members of faculty.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Management of Drug Development

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent and qualifying scores on the GRE or equivalent examination are required. The program encourages the participation of part-time students with work experience. Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Medical Product Quality

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with graduate or professional degrees are encouraged to apply. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and qualifying scores on the GRE or equivalent examination are normally required. The program encourages the participation of part-time students who are already working in the industry as well as students who have recently completed or are about to complete an undergraduate program.

Acceptance criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Applicants who do not meet all the specific requirements indicated above, but who show unique potential, may be considered for admission with conditions, which may be fulfilled during the first semester of enrollment.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Regulatory Management

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants should also possess a doctoral degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a qualifying score on the GRE are expected. In addition, for international students, qualifying scores on the TOEFL or equivalent examination are expected. The program encourages the participation of part-time students who are already working in the industry as well as students who have recently completed or are about to complete a doctoral program.

Acceptance criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. Applicants who do not meet all the specific requirements indicated above, but who show unique potential, may be considered for admission with conditions, which may be fulfilled during the first two semesters of enrollment.

Admission of International Students to Graduate Degree Programs

All requirements described in this section are also applicable to the admission of international students. In addition, special application and admission procedures are required of international students. Refer to the section on Admission of International Students  in this catalogue.

Degree Requirements

These degrees are under the jurisdiction of the School of Pharmacy and/or jointly with the Graduate School. Students should also refer to the Requirements for Graduation  section and The Graduate School  section of this catalogue for general regulations. All courses applied toward the degrees must be courses accepted by the Graduate School.

• Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Marketing
• Master of Science in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics
• Master of Science in Healthcare Decision Analysis
• Master of Science in Management of Drug Development
• Master of Science in Medical Product Quality
• Master of Science in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Master of Science in Regulatory Management
• Master of Science in Regulatory Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
• Doctor of Regulatory Science
• PharmD
• PharmD/Juris Doctor
• PharmD/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Program
• PharmD/Master of Science, Gerontology
• PharmD/Master of Science, Global Medicine
• PharmD/Master of Science, Healthcare Decision Analysis
• PharmD/Master of Public Health
• PharmD/Master of Science, Regulatory Science
• PharmD/Doctor of Philosophy

Non-Degree Programs

Office of Continuing Professional Development
1985 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121
(323) 442-2403
FAX: (323) 442-3600
Email: pharmce@usc.edu
pharmacyschool.usc.edu/programs/ce/

Continuing Education

The School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Professional Development, is a recognized provider of continuing pharmacy education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy and throughout the United States.

The school serves as a primary educational resource for pharmacists in California and as a supplementary resource for other health professionals and pharmacists, nationally and internationally.

Programs are designed to educate pharmacists about current issues in pharmaceutical care, practice management, therapeutics and other topics of professional interest. Continuing education programs are held at the School of Pharmacy and other locations.

For information concerning continuing education programs contact the Office of Continuing Professional Development.

Programs

• Pharmacology and Drug Development (BS)

• Foundation in Regulatory Sciences Minor
• Science and Management of Biomedical Therapeutics Minor

• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PhD)

• Biopharmaceutical Marketing (MS)
• Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (MS)
• Healthcare Decision Analysis (MS)
• Management of Drug Development (MS)
• Medical Product Quality (MS)
• Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology (MS)
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (MS)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS)
• Regulatory Management (MS)
• Regulatory Science (MS)

• Clinical Research Design and Management Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Healthcare Decision Analysis Certificate
• Medical Product Quality Graduate Certificate
• Patient and Product Safety Certificate
• Preclinical Drug Development Certificate
• Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Certificate

• Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Philosophy (PharmD/PhD)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Juris Doctor (PharmD/JD)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration (PharmD/MBA)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Gerontology
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Global Medicine
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Regulatory Science
• Healthcare Decision Analysis (PharmD/MS)

• Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (PhD)
• Health Economics (PhD)
• Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology (PhD)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)
• Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Regulatory Science (DRSc)

Courses

• PMEP 553 Advanced Health Econometrics II
• PMEP 590 Directed Research
• PMEP 596 Internship for Curricular Practical Training
• PMEP 698 Seminar in Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
• PMEP 790 Research
• PMEP 794a Doctoral Dissertation
• PMEP 794b Doctoral Dissertation
• PMEP 794c Doctoral Dissertation
• PMEP 794d Doctoral Dissertation
• PMEP 794z Doctoral Dissertation

• PSCI 501 Drugs: Principles of ADME and Bioavailability
• PSCI 502 Principles of Therapeutic Mechanisms
• PSCI 503 Principles of Research Methodology
• PSCI 511 Drugs: Solubility, Dissolution and Absorption
• PSCI 512 Drugs: Metabolism and Transporters
• PSCI 513 Drugs: Biologics and Specialty Pharmaceuticals
• PSCI 515 Drugs: Genetics and Pharmacogenetics
• PSCI 516 Free Radical Biology in Health and Disease
• PSCI 531 Cell Biology
• PSCI 556 Principal Research Approaches and Scientific Writing
• PSCI 557 Introduction to Tools and Techniques for Chemical Biology
• PSCI 561 Molecular Biology
• PSCI 571 Biochemistry
• PSCI 590 Directed Research
• PSCI 594a Master’s Thesis
• PSCI 594b Master’s Thesis
• PSCI 594z Master’s Thesis
• PSCI 596 Internship for Curricular Practical Training
• PSCI 599 Special Topics
• PSCI 633 Free Radical Chemistry, Biology, and Medicine
• PSCI 655 Immunopharmaceutics
• PSCI 662 Advanced Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
• PSCI 664 Drug Discovery and Design
• PSCI 665 Drug Transport and Delivery
• PSCI 667 Intracellular Drug Delivery and Targeting
• PSCI 756a Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• PSCI 756b Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• PSCI 790 Research
• PSCI 791L Research
• PSCI 794a Doctoral Dissertation
• PSCI 794b Doctoral Dissertation
• PSCI 794c Doctoral Dissertation
• PSCI 794d Doctoral Dissertation
• PSCI 794z Doctoral Dissertation

• RSCI 504 Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• RSCI 506 Auditing Principles
• RSCI 507 Quality Systems and Statistical Process Control
• RSCI 508 Quality Assurance for Drugs and Biologics
• RSCI 509 Quality Assurance, Medical Devices and Combination Products
• RSCI 520 Introduction to Risk Management for Health Care Products
• RSCI 521 Seminars in Regulatory Science
• RSCI 523 Advanced Concepts in Risk Management for Medical Products
• RSCI 525 Introduction to Drug and Food Toxicology
• RSCI 527 Medical Product Safety
• RSCI 529 Application of Risk Management Tools and Techniques
• RSCI 531 Industrial Approaches to Drug Discovery
• RSCI 532 Early Stage Drug Development
• RSCI 533 Safety Evaluation during Drug Development
• RSCI 534 Drug Development in CNS Disorders
• RSCI 535 Methods Development and Validation
• RSCI 540 Analysis of Food and Dietary Supplement Regulations
• RSCI 541 Drug Development, Reimbursement, and Marketing
• RSCI 590 Directed Research
• RSCI 596 Internship for Curricular Practical Training in Regulatory Science
• RSCI 601 Biomedical Commerce
• RSCI 603 Managing Complex Projects
• RSCI 604 Regulatory Strategy in Asia
• RSCI 605 Managing Organizations and Human Resources
• RSCI 606 Regulation of Emerging Technologies and Biological Products
• RSCI 607 Theory, Methods and Practice of Medical Products Research
• RSCI 608 Regulatory Strategy in Europe and the Americas
• RSCI 790 Directed Research
• RSCI 794a Doctoral Dissertation
• RSCI 794b Doctoral Dissertation
• RSCI 794c Doctoral Dissertation
• RSCI 794d Doctoral Dissertation
• RSCI 794z Doctoral Dissertation
• RSCI 800 Studies for the Qualifying Exam

• RXRS 200 Approaches to Pharmacology and Drug Development
• RXRS 201p The History and Geography of Drugs
• RXRS 302 Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• RXRS 304 Mysterious Deaths: From Poisons in Literature and History to Forensic Toxicology
• RXRS 402 Human Pharmacology: Challenge of Therapeutics in Society
• RXRS 403 Neuropharmacology in Health and Disease
• RXRS 404 Neuroimmunity in Health and Disease
• RXRS 405 Breaking Brains: The Pharmacology of Addiction
• RXRS 406 Clinical Pharmacology and Medication Management
• RXRS 407 The Discovery, Development and Marketing of Medicines
• RXRS 408 Arming the Immune System for Novel Therapies
• RXRS 410 Cancer Biology and Pharmacotherapy
• RXRS 411 Innovations in Medical Product Development
• RXRS 412 Ethics, Drugs and Society
• RXRS 413w Globalization of the Biomedical Industry
• RXRS 414 Buzzed: Modern Substances of Abuse and Addiction
• RXRS 415 Pharmaceutical and Health Economics
• RXRS 416 Medical Products: From Idea to Market
• RXRS 417 Food Safety: The Good, The Bad and The Deadly
• RXRS 418 Plant Medicines in Modern Medicine
• RXRS 420 Organ Physiology, Drug Delivery, and Drug Action
• RXRS 490x Directed Research