USciences continues to build on its legacy as the first college of pharmacy in North America, and we prepare our students to be scientific leaders and respected healthcare practitioners.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its outstanding education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. USciences students are proven everywhere they go.
University of the Sciences prepares students to become leaders, innovators, and skilled practitioners in the sciences, the health professions, and related disciplines. We deliver excellence in teaching, research, and service through a safe and supportive environment where our students live, learn, and succeed.
University of the Sciences will be recognized as a leader of science and healthcare education and research. We provide interdisciplinary, collaborative educational experiences, and global opportunities that inspire our graduates, faculty, and staff to promote positive change. Graduates will be pursued because they are compassionate healthcare providers, critical thinkers, and diplomats of change, affecting innovative transformation to a better society.
Apply to USciences and join the ranks of dedicated, high-achieving students who want a rewarding career in pharmacy, healthcare, and scientific discovery.
For nearly 200 years, USciences students have received a rigorous, hands-on education that’s forged in the lab, shaped in clinics, and sharpened in the real world. The power of USciences is proven in the soaring success rates of our graduates.
Our unique academic focus is a pharmacy, science, and healthcare—and we get results. Through a professional curriculum, hands-on education, and real-world learning experiences, USciences students are prepared for immediate success and proven worldwide. A USciences education is a proven investment: USciences is Top 10 in the nation for salary after graduation. Before they even get their degree, most students have accepted employment and earn more than $100,000 per year. And for those interested in medical school, our pre-medical program provides the best preparation through a proven combination of rigorous academics and personalized advising.
The faculty and students of USciences engage in pioneering research spanning basic sciences such as biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and physics to socio-behavioral, applied, and clinical research. Our research efforts are an extension of the unique academic focus of USciences, to deliver life-saving insights into the causes and cures of chronic illnesses, and continuously improve our health care system.
USciences students work side-by-side with stellar faculty as early as their first year. Our 100 state-of-the-art labs are dedicated to hands-on student learning and meaningful scientific discovery. Award-winning USciences faculty share their expertise and research methods with students in critical fields like cancer biology, health psychology, pharmaceutical chemistry, medical technology, and more.
Choose from 90+ student organizations, cheer on 12 NCAA athletics teams, or join one of 15 fraternities and sororities. Our green and modern campus is in the heart of Philadelphia, home to fantastic food, vibrant culture, and more than 40,000 other college students.
The academic advising program's primary purpose is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their life goals. Federal grants, scholarships, work-study programs—there are many ways to fund your education. Our Financial Aid Office staff helps you with the data, decisions, and forms you need—including aid programs, cost calculators, and financial literacy information. Unlike most institutions, we have put an end to the cycle of 3-7% annual tuition and fee increases. Here, you will know the full price to earn that degree from the day you begin—no hidden fees, additional price increases, or surprises during your education. And not just for in-state students, but for ALL incoming students.
At the University of the Sciences, we are building on a life sciences legacy that started almost two centuries ago as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, which remains one of our five colleges today. From treating, researching, and studying diseases and cures on a molecular level to the medicines that improve the lives of people worldwide, USciences is about moving life forward. We have been, and continue to be, an incubator for a thriving alumni network who share a passion for exploration and discovery in pharmacy, science, and healthcare as well as for governmental, business, and administrative professions. The results are rewarding, well-paying careers and discoveries across the pharmaceutical, medical, healthcare, and biotech spectrums worldwide.
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