Gamecock Pharmacy Assurance Program
The Gamecock Pharmacy Assurance (GPA) Program is designed for exceptional high school students who commit to pursuing a career in pharmacy prior to entering college.
About Our Undergraduate Programs
The University of South Carolina has more than 150 years of experience educating pharmacists. Our students enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive university with a "family" atmosphere and partnership with several large teaching health systems.
South Carolina boasts the nation's best honors college and best first-year experience among public universities. We are also one of a select group of universities to earn the Carnegie top-tier designation in both research activity and community engagement.
Pre-pharmacy students at USC gain a head start on building a personal network of pharmacists, researchers and other professionals. Our nationally-renowned faculty and expansive alumni network provide our students with first-rate teaching, research, and experiential opportunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Pre-Pharmacy Program
The two-year pre-pharmacy program includes courses in life sciences, mathematics, social sciences and liberal arts to provide students a foundation for the Pharm.D. professional degree.
B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences
A bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences is an optional degree that’s awarded from the University of South Carolina at the conclusion of the second professional year of Pharm.D. studies.