TCTC Partners with MUSC for Pharmacy Program
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:49PM Observer Reports
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have announced a new partnership that allows highly-qualified TCTC students to transfer to the MUSC College of Pharmacy to earn their doctor of pharmacy degree.
While admission is competitive, the many benefits for students include:
- An opportunity for rigorous instruction in courses jointly agreed to be acceptable academic prerequisites for admission to the MUSC College of Pharmacy.
- Academic advisement, professional development, and learning opportunities to prepare as candidates.
- Information programs on both campuses, such as MUSC’s Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP).
- Guaranteed interview for qualified candidates and a waived supplemental application fee.
“We’re excited to partner with Tri-Country Technical College,” said Dr. Hall. “It broadens opportunities for their students and gives us a chance to talk with new potential contributors to the MUSC pharmacy experience. It’s a win-win situation for everybody.”
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs typically require two years of undergraduate coursework followed by four academic years of professional study. Tri-County’s pre-pharmacy program provides students with the same opportunities to enter a school of pharmacy that a four-year college or university does – at a fraction of the cost. In addition, class sizes are small, allowing for more student-faculty interactions.
Students interested in pursuing a degree in pharmacy can start their education at little to no cost at Tri-County Technical College this spring as part of the Workforce Scholarships for the Future initiative, where tuition and required fees at the state’s 16 technical colleges will be covered for South Carolina residents enrolled in a high-demand field for the spring 2022 semester. If the General Assembly elects to allocate an additional $124 million in federal funds for the initiative, tuition and required fees could be covered for eligible students through June 2024.
To learn more about Tri-County’s pharmacy program, visit tctc.edu/programs/career-programs/pre-pharmacy/. To learn more about the Workforce Scholarships for the Future initiative, visit tctc.edu/covered.