The College of Graduate Studies At-A-Glance
College of Graduate Studies Quick Facts
- Aproximately 400 students attend the College of Graduate Studies
- 22 degree and certificate programs offered across 13 areas of study
- Program offerings include doctoral, master's, master's thesis, and certificate programs
- Almost all programs can be completed on a part-time basis with classes in the evening
- MBA and Biomedical Writing programs offered online with more online programs to come
- Financial aid is available including Graduate Student Instructor, Graduate Research Associate, and Tuition Waiver programs.
- Dean of the College of Graduate Studies is Rodney J. Wigent, PhD, Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Quick Facts about USP
History
A private comprehensive, co-educational university founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (the first school of pharmacy in North America).
Campus
18 buildings located on a 35-acre site in University City, a vibrant neighborhood that more than 30,000 college students call home each year. USP is located in close proximity to University of Pennsylvania, downtown Philadelphia, and major medical centers and pharmaceutical businesses.
Facilities
More than 80 state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Center for Advanced Pharmacy Studies (CAPS), the first laboratory of its kind at any college of pharmacy nationwide.
USP recently opened the McNeil Science and Technology Center, a three-story, 77,000-square-foot leading-edge facility that reflects the University's commitment to its innovative curriculum. The Center's research laboratories and state-of-the-art-equipped support spaces will accommodate more undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral, and faculty researchers in biology, microbiology, physics, and other scientific fields. The Center features a 400-seat auditorium, classrooms, computer workrooms and other flexible space that supports innovative teaching and learning through multi-media technology. The Center's two-story, light-filled commons provides a comfortable space for students to relax and study. Click here to learn more about the STC.
USP campus also boasts a new 78,000-square-foot athletic/recreation center that provides exercise and practice space for varsity and intramural sports as well as general recreational facilities for students, faculty and staff. The new building, part of a $30 million campus expansion and beautification project, contains a 3,500-square-foot, three-lane swimming pool; additional classrooms and faculty offices; and space for student organizations to meet and for students to gather informally.
President
Philip P. Gerbino, PharmD, became president of USP in 1995. He has been a part of the faculty and administration of the University for more than 25 years. Prior to being named president, he served as dean of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and vice president for academic affairs. He also retains the academic title of Linwood F. Tice Professor.
Faculty
150 full-time. Almost all graduate faculty have a PhD or other doctoral degree.
Accreditation
Degree programs are accredited by the major educational and professional associations. USP is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
