Founded in 1821, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (now part of USciences) was the first college of pharmacy in North America. We continue to build our legacy with graduates ready to lead the profession. Be part of history and the future at PCP!
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's vision is to be globally recognized for excellence in advancing compassionate, evidence-based patient care through interprofessional collaboration inspiring innovations in education, research and practice. To reach that vision, PCP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, a BS/MS/PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology, a BS/MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a MS/PhD in Pharmacy Administration.
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy’s ‘Ready +4’ PharmD curriculum is designed with the student learner at the center of the learning experience, with flexibility for the student both in the two year pre-professional phase, as well as in the four year competency-driven professional phase. It is aligned with the needs of today’s employers and patients to best prepare student pharmacists to be team-ready and practice-ready in order to provide confident and collaborative patient-focused care, leadership, and innovation in all pharmacy environments upon graduation. Students can enter the ‘Ready +4’ PharmD program directly from high school, or as transfer students into the professional phase of the curriculum. A baccalaureate degree is conferred to eligible students in transit to the doctorate.
The mission of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is to educate and develop students to become leaders and innovators in patient care and research, and who are differentiated by their professional and ethical values.
Our core values:
1. PCP is an inclusive and collaborative partnership of students, faculty, alumni and staff who together, pursue excellence in personal and professional growth.
2. PCP is a scholarly community where students, faculty, alumni and staff participate in advancing the profession of pharmacy.
3. PCP supports a student centered educational experience in which the development of the students’ intellectual and professional strengths and emotional intelligence are of paramount importance.
4. PCP equips students with the tools for critical thinking and life-long learning.
5. PCP conducts our affairs in a collegial manner with a clear sense of duty, integrity, accountability and caring.
6. PCP contributes value to the diverse communities in which we live and work.
