Policies and procedures outlined in this document apply to the South Carolina College of Pharmacy (SCCP) at both the MUSC campus and USC campus. Additional policies and procedures related specifically to the MUSC Campus, www.musc.edu, and USC Campus, www.sc.edu, are defined by the appropriate academic bulletins of the individual universities and Carolina Community for the USC campus.

Vision and Mission Statement

“Improving Health through Leadership and Innovation in Pharmacy Education, Research, and Patient Care.”

The South Carolina College of Pharmacy is a statewide education, research, and service institution that maximizes its resources to:

1. Educate pharmacy students to become leaders in meeting the pharmacy care needs of our citizens and the public we serve.
2. Conduct exceptional and innovative research to improve health care, guide population-level drug policy, and enhance pharmacy education.
3. Provide pharmacy services that are models in advancing the practice of pharmacy and improving health care.
4. Serve the life-long learning needs of practicing pharmacists through excellence in continuing education.
5. Educate future professional, academic, and research leaders through the highest quality graduate, residency, and fellowship programs.

Degree Offered

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is offered. This is a full-time degree program requiring four academic years, which includes introductory practice experiences and some advanced practice experiences that must be completed during the summer semesters.