USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

USC President Carol L. Folt, Dean Vassilios Papadopoulos and USC Trustee Chair Suzanne Nora Johnson, from left, celebrate the naming of the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – a game-changing moment in the school’s 118-year history. Photo by Gus Ruelas.

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Founded in 1905, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the oldest and foremost pharmacy school in Southern California. The school is a national leader known for its progressive curriculum and research excellence. The school has an average student body of 750 full-time students in the PharmD program and approximately 580 students pursuing MS, PhD, DRSc and undergraduate degrees in programs including pharmacology and drug development, biopharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and toxicology, health economics, regulatory science, healthcare decision analysis and biopharmaceutical marketing. There are 87 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 General Medical Center (one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country), the USC Norris Cancer Hospital and the Keck Hospital of USC. USC Mann School 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 Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 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-ranked 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 Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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 (Admissions)
Email: pharmfa@usc.edu (Financial Aid)
Email: pharmdsa@usc.edu (Student Affairs)
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
bpmk.usc.edu

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

Undergraduate Programs
837 Downey Way, Stonier Hall (STO) 311
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-3804
Email: pharmug@usc.edu
pharmacyschool.usc.edu/undergraduate-programs/

Administration

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

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

Daryl L. Davies, PhD, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education

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 Affairs

Terrence Graham, EdD, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Studies

Tien M.H. Ng, PharmD, Interim 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: Martine Culty, PhD; Roger F. Duncan, PhD; Hovannes Gukasyan, PhD; Ian S. Haworth, PhD; J. Andrew MacKay, PhD; Curtis T. Okamoto, PhD; Jennica Zaro, PhD; Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD

Assistant Professors of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Zhipeng Lu, PhD; Paul Seidler, PhD; Jianming Xie, 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; Steven Chen, PharmD; Daryl Davies, PhD; Julie A. Dopheide, PharmD; Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD; Stanley G. Louie, PharmD; Tien M.H. Ng, PharmD; Annie Wong-Beringer, PharmD

Associate Professors of Clinical Pharmacy: Houda Alachkar, PharmD, PhD; Melissa Durham, PharmD; Kevin L. Forrester, PharmD; Lisa W. Goldstone, PharmD; William C. Gong, PharmD; Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD; Cynthia L.L. Lieu, PharmD; Emi Minejima, PharmD; Edith Mirzaian, PharmD; Dima M. Qato, PharmD, PhD, MPH; Irving Steinberg, PharmD

Assistant Professors of Clinical Pharmacy: Carla Blieden, PharmD; Amanda Burkhardt, PhD; Allison Chacon-O’Shea, PharmD; Michelle Chu, PharmD; David Dadiomov, PharmD; Richard Dang, PharmD; Emily Han, PharmD; Kum Ja Lee, PharmD; Brian Ma, PharmD; Serghei Mangul, PhD; Scott Mosley, PharmD; Rory O’Callaghan-Kim, PharmD; Tam Phan, PharmD; Raffi Svadjian, PharmD, MBA; Patrick Tabon, PharmD; Autumn Walkerly, PharmD; Ying Wang, PharmD; Paul J. Wong, PharmD; Maryann Wu, EdD; Samantha Yeung, PharmD

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; John Romley, PhD; Seth Seabury, PhD; John Stofko, MBA, MPH, RPh; Daniel Tomaszewski, PharmD, PhD; Ken S. Wong, PharmD, MPH

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

Research Assistant Professors of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics: Steven Fox, MD; Yuna Bae-Shaaw, PharmD, 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: Susan Bain, DRSc; Terry David Church, DRSc; C. Benson Kuo, PhD; Nancy Pire-Smerkanich, DRSc

Programs

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 advanced pharmacy practice, biopharmaceutical marketing, clinical research design and management, food safety, healthcare analytics and operations, healthcare and biopharmaceutical business, healthcare decision analysis, medical product quality, preclinical drug development, patient and product safety, and regulatory and clinical affairs.

The Mann School also offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacology and Drug Development; a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biopharmaceutical Sciences; and minors in Biopharmaceutical Business, 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 prerequisite courses that are required by the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 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

Tuition for the PharmD at USC Mann School 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 USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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. 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 USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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) or biopharmaceutical sciences 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. Students will register in RXRS/BPSI - 493, Senior Honors Seminar I and RXRS/BPSI - 494 Senior Honors Seminar II.

Student Housing and Service Facility, Health Sciences Campus

There are no university-managed accommodations on the Health Sciences Campus. Currie Hall is privately owned, 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 Mann School. 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 USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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 Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences (PHTS) PhD Program  is a one-year umbrella program after which students select a particular track to complete their PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular pharmacology and toxicology, or clinical and experimental therapeutics. The school also offers interdisciplinary MS degrees in regulatory science, in regulatory management, 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) is 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 is 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 Mann School 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 in 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 laboratory 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 must have a baccalaureate degree in the 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. A student currently enrolled in the PharmD program may pursue a PharmD/PhD by following the admission procedure in the Catalogue.

Applicants should have a strong record of academic achievement. 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. There is no set minimum score required for admission, and GRE scores are considered in conjunction with all other parts of the application.

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 ten or more years of professional experience. Admission requirements include university transcripts, a résumé or curriculum vitae, at least three letters of reference, and a one-page personal statement that outlines the background, a topic of interest for the dissertation 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. Applicants will be selected for admission, whenever possible, after interviews with one or more members of faculty, current student and/or alumnus of the program.

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 policies 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 student’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 and applicants are not required to provide GRE scores unless indicated by the program director. 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 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 and applicants are not required to provide GRE scores unless indicated by the program director. 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 applicants are not required to provide GRE scores unless indicated by the program director. 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 conferred doctoral degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 and applicants are not required to provide GRE scores unless indicated by the program director. Acceptance criteria for those individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English proficiency is essential. 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 USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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 Mann School and other locations.

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

Programs

• Biopharmaceutical Sciences (BA)
• Biopharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
• Pharmacology and Drug Development (BA)*
• Pharmacology and Drug Development (BS)

• Biopharmaceutical Business Minor
• 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)

• 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 (PharmD/MS)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Global Medicine (PharmD/MS)
• Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Regulatory Science (PharmD/MS)
• Healthcare Decision Analysis (PharmD/MS)

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Graduate Certificate
• Biopharmaceutical Marketing Certificate
• Clinical Research Design and Management Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Healthcare Analytics and Operations Certificate
• Healthcare and Biopharmaceutical Business Graduate Certificate
• Healthcare Decision Analysis Certificate
• Medical Product Quality Graduate Certificate
• Patient and Product Safety Certificate
• Preclinical Drug Development Certificate
• Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Certificate

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

Courses

• 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 202w Comparative Neuropharmacology: A Kaleidoscope of Experiences
• RXRS 302 Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• RXRS 304 Mysterious Deaths: From Poisons in History to Forensic Toxicology
• RXRS 402 Human Pharmacology: Challenge of Therapeutics in Society
• RXRS 403 Neuropharmacology 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 416 Medical Products: From Idea to Market
• RXRS 417 Food Safety: The Good, The Bad and The Deadly
• RXRS 418 More than Prescriptions: An Integrative Approach to Modern Healthcare
• RXRS 421 Management and Operation of Clinical Trials
• RXRS 422 Regulation, Guidance and Control of Medical Products
• RXRS 480 Pharmacy Undergraduate Maymester
• RXRS 490x Directed Research
• RXRS 493x Senior Honors Seminar I
• RXRS 494x Senior Honors Seminar II
• RXRS 499 Special Topics