Prospective Student Programs

Pharmacy Career Pathways
Certificate Program

Created to assist students as they explore the multiple career paths of the pharmacy profession, the Pharmacy Career Path Certificate program can help you gauge how your unique interests and values can align with pharmacy. The program is self-paced, online, and complimentary for all prospective students.

Components of the program:

• Complete the APhA's Career Pathways Evaluation Explore pharmacy career paths that target your interests
• Forge connections with pharmacists by conducting interviews
• Receive a certificate to enhance your pharmacy school application 

Enroll Here

To successfully complete the course and receive your certificate, you must create an account. If you have any questions, please contact Madison Protzman at rileymad@musc.edu

Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP)

Thinking about applying to pharmacy school? Get a head start with the Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP) at MUSC! Join us Friday, June 27, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for this one-day summer program designed to prepare you for the pharmacy school application process and explore the many career opportunities in pharmacy. 

During PREP, you'll connect with current students, experiment in our compounding lab, tour campus, gain valuable insights into the profession, and boost your confidence with mock interview practice.

 

The 2025 MUSC College of Pharmacy PREP program will take place in-person at the Medical University of South Carolina campus in Charleston, SC.

To register, please click here. Registration will close on Wednesday, June 4 

PharmDamentals

The PharmDamentals program is specifically designed to engage high school students interested in healthcare. The program will provide a fundamental understanding of the pharmacy profession and introduce students to the many career options available.

Participants will interact with pharmacists representing a wide range of career opportunities, engage with MUSC College of Pharmacy students, tour campus, gain hands-on pharmacy experience in our compounding lab, and more.

 

The 2025 MUSC College of Pharmacy PharmDamentals program will take place in-person at the Medical University of South Carolina campus in Charleston, SC on Friday, July 25 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. 

To register, please click here. Registration will close on Wednesday, July 2.

Virtual Information Sessions

We know that navigating the admission process can seem overwhelming, but we're here to guide and support you every step of the way! Join us for one of our Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about the MUSC College of Pharmacy, meet current pharmacy students who were once in your shoes, and gain valuable insight into our application process.

Our Virtual Information Sessions will cover the following topics:

• Admissions Overview & Student Life: Connect with our Admissions team and current pharmacy students to explore the MUSC College of Pharmacy, learn more about the application process, and gain valuable tips! You will also have a chance to ask any questions you may have.
• Early Assurance Program: The MUSC College of Pharmacy's Early Assurance Program is a competitive admission program designed for exceptional high school seniors with a desire to pursue a career in pharmacy through an accelerated pathway. Join us for a virtual session to learn more about this exciting program. Parents and/or guardians are more than welcome to join us for these sessions!

Session Dates:

• March 3 at 12:00 pm: Admission Overview & Student Life
• March 12 at 6:00 pm: Early Assurance Program (for high school students)
• April 3 at 4:00 pm: Admission Overview & Student Life
  

These sessions are free to attend, but advanced registration is required. To register, please click here. 

Interested in shadowing a pharmacist at MUSC or learning more about a day in the life of a MUSC pharmacy student?

Shadowing opportunities are offered Monday - Friday and are based on availability of pharmacists and/or class schedule (depending on which shadow experience you are interested in).

In order to shadow a pharmacist, you must: 

The requirements to shadow a pharmacy student are more lenient but still requires a month's notice to schedule. 

If you're interested in either shadowing opportunity, please email Madison Protzman at rileymad@musc.edu. In the email please include which shadowing opportunity you are interested in and what date(s) you are available to shadow.