Back to Directory
Out-of-state candidates receive the in-state/resident tuition rate. For more information on our admission criteria, please visit https://pharmacy.musc.edu/students-and-admissions/prospective-students/admission-criteria
Published Survey
Submission Number: 4199
Submission ID: 147
Submission UUID: 7f6eafc0-32c0-4779-b69b-1a51b210b8a9
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Tue, 08/20/2019 - 02:28
Completed: Fri, 06/14/2024 - 12:17
Changed: Fri, 06/14/2024 - 12:25

Remote IP address: 21.161.122.216
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

Out-of-state candidates receive the in-state/resident tuition rate. For more information on our admission criteria, please visit https://pharmacy.musc.edu/students-and-admissions/prospective-students/admission-criteria
173 Ashley Ave
MSC 141
Charleston
South Carolina
29425
United States
South Carolina
Yes

Program Application Deadline

May 1, 2025
October 1, 2024
The Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy offers a limited number of merit-based admission scholarships. Applicants who wish to be considered for these scholarships should apply by the priority admission deadline of October 1, 2024.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
The MUSC College of Pharmacy has partnerships with the College of Charleston, Clemson University, and Francis Marion University. These programs allow students to complete 3 years at the respective undergraduate institution and if admitted to our Pharm.D. program, they will receive their Bachelor's degree from their undergraduate institution after completion of year 1 of the Pharm.D. program. Students should speak to their undergraduate advisor for more information.
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

64
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
No
More information about the MUSC College of Pharmacy's concurrent degree options can be found by visiting https://pharmacy.musc.edu/academic-programs/concurrent-degree-programs
Yes

Program Description

The Medical University of South Carolina has been producing high-quality pharmacy practitioners since 1882. MUSC provides a premier pharmacy education featuring innovative, interprofessional learning opportunities at South Carolina’s only full-range comprehensive academic health system. MUSC pharmacy students enjoy robust student life. The College maintains two research centers, the S.C. Drug Discovery Core, and offers cutting-edge instruction in the pharmaceutical sciences with research opportunities in active laboratories. Nationally-recognized clinical pharmacists use the unique learning opportunities, practice experience, and active learning made possible by an academic medical system. Beautiful and historic Charleston, S.C. has been designated as one of America’s most livable cities and is an expanding mecca for high-tech industry.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
3.0
To be considered for an interview, a candidate must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 OR a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate and graduate GPAs will be combined). MUSC does not honor grade forgiveness policies, so if you took a course more than once, all grades will be factored into your overall cumulative GPA. If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, please contact us to complete a transcript analysis.
63
36
95
54
63 hours of prerequisites are required for admission into the MUSC College of Pharmacy. Applicants are not required to have these hours complete at the time of applying, however, a plan must be in place to successfully complete the remaining hours prior to enrollment into our program. An offer of admission is contingent upon successful completion of all remaining prerequisites.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry General Chemistry 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 8 12
Physics Physics 3 4.5
Math Calculus 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics 3 4.5
Biology/Biological Science Biology 8 12
English Composition / Writing English Composition 3 4.5
English Composition / Writing English Literature/Composition 3 4.5
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Speech/Verbal Skills/Public Speaking 3 4.5
Psychology Psychology 3 4.5
Anatomy Human Anatomy 3 4.5
Physiology Human Physiology 3 4.5
General Elective(s) Liberal Arts Electives 9 13.5
Microbiology Microbiology 3 4.5
Applicants must successfully complete all course prerequisites by the end of summer 2025 term, prior to enrollment in fall 2025.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
The MUSC College of Pharmacy prefers in-person labs rather than online, but we will accept online labs.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
We will accept pass/fail coursework from the spring, summer, and fall 2020 terms, as well as the spring and summer 2021 terms due to the pandemic. Pass/fail coursework beyond the summer 2021 term would require approval by our admission office. Please contact us directly with any questions or concerns.
Please review our Frequently Accepted Prerequisite Course Guide:
https://education.musc.edu/admissions/future-applicants/frequently-approved-prerequisites
-Biology and chemistry must be for majors and include a laboratory component.
-We will accept genetics and cell biology as a biology prerequisite.
-We will not accept microbiology as a general biology prerequisite.
-We do not require a physics laboratory.
-We do not require a microbiology laboratory.
-We will accept comparative anatomy and physiology courses.
-Liberal Art electives accepted include humanities and social science courses. Examples of commonly accepted humanities courses include art, business, ethics, creative writing, fine arts, languages, music, religion, and theatre. Examples of social sciences include anthropology, additional economic courses, child development, geography, history, management, political science, social work, sociology, and women studies.
https://education.musc.edu/admissions/future-applicants/frequently-approved-prerequisites
Yes

Supplemental Materials

Yes
https://www.applyweb.com/musc/index.ftl
No
For more information on the supplemental application, please visit https://pharmacy.musc.edu/students-and-admissions/prospective-students/applications
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Working in a pharmacy setting is valuable experience but we understand shadowing in a pharmacy can be difficult for those that are not pharmacy technicians. Interviewing a pharmacist(s) can be counted as pharmacy experience in our additional consideration categories. Applicants should list all pharmacy related experience under the appropriate category on the PharmCAS application.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
No Answer
No answer
Three reference forms are required and accessed through the PharmCAS application. An optional fourth letter of reference may be provided. We recommend that an applicant request these from individuals that can best speak on behalf of the candidate's work ethic, academic ability, and accomplishments.
Yes

Residency

Yes
Yes
On average, the MUSC College of Pharmacy admits approximately 60% in-state (SC residents) and 40% out-of-state for each incoming class. The fall 2023 entering class was made up of 50% out-of-state students and 50% in-state, so we have seen a slight shift. We do not set a limit on the number of out-of-state candidates that are offered admission. Out-of-state candidates will receive the same tuition rate as our in-state/resident rate.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
A foreign transcript evaluation from World Education Service (WES) must be submitted through the PharmCAS application. WES.org
Yes
Proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least 77 on the internet based TOEFL is required.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
International applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must apply through PharmCAS and submit and official foreign transcript evaluation through World Education Services (WES). Official TOEFL scores may be required for foreign applicants.
Yes

Interviews

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
Interviews are by invitation only. Our on-site interviews include an overview presentation by the Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Affairs, a campus tour and student life presentation by student ambassadors, and multiple mini-interviews. Our virtual interviews include the same, with the exception of the campus tour. Students that choose to participate in a virtual interview will be given the option to tour campus at their convenience with a student ambassador.
https://pharmacy.musc.edu/students-and-admissions/prospective-students/interviews
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Accepted students receive their acceptance packet via email and have 2 weeks from the date of their offer to respond and pay the seat fee to secure their spot. The seat fee deposit is $485 and is non-refundable if an applicant chooses to withdraw at a later date.
2025-08-11, 2025-08-18
Virtual orientation activities for the class entering fall 2025 will begin in June prior to enrollment. On-campus orientation will begin on Monday, August 11, 2025 and classes begin on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Academic calendar
https://pharmacy.musc.edu/resources/calendar
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes