USC Pharmacology and Drug Development
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Pharmacology and Drug Development transfers starts with MATH 108g, MATH 118gx and MATH 125g; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Pharmacology and Drug Development Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Pharmacology and Drug Development major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Calculus
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 108g Contemporary Precalculus
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- BME 423 Statistical and Data Science Methods in Biomedical Engineering
- ECON 317 Introduction to Statistics for Economists
- HP 340Lg Health Behavior Statistical Methods
- MATH 208x Elementary Probability and Statistics
- PSYC 274Lg Statistics
- QBIO 305g Statistics for Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
Biology
Complete all of these
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- RXRS 200 Approaches to Pharmacology and Drug Development
- RXRS 402 Human Pharmacology: Challenge of Therapeutics in Society
- BPSI 412 Targeted and Precision Medicines
- BPSI 413 Rigor, Resources and Reproducibility
- BPSI 414 Pharmacoethics
- BPSI 415 Science Talk
- RXRS 405 Breaking Brains: The Pharmacology of Addiction
- RXRS 406 Clinical Pharmacology and Medication Management
- RXRS 412 Ethics, Drugs and Society
- RXRS 417 Food Safety: The Good, The Bad and The Deadly
- RXRS 418 More than Prescriptions: An Integrative Approach to Modern Healthcare
- RXRS 422 Regulation, Guidance and Control of Medical Products
- RXRS 430 Principles of Pharmacy Compounding and Calculations
- RXRS 431 Introduction to Patient Care and Clinical Therapeutics
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
Complete 1 of these
- RXRS 302 Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- RXRS 413w Globalization of the Biomedical Industry
Complete 1 of these
- BPSI 405 Organ Systems Physiology, Drug Delivery and Drug Action
- RXRS 403 Neuropharmacology in Health and Disease
- RXRS 407 The Discovery, Development and Marketing of Medicines
- RXRS 408 Arming the Immune System for Novel Therapies
- RXRS 410 Cancer Biology and Pharmacotherapy
- RXRS 411 Innovations in Medical Product Development
- RXRS 414 Buzzed: Modern Substances of Abuse and Addiction
- RXRS 416 Medical Products: From Idea to Market
- RXRS 421 Management and Operation of Clinical Trials
- RXRS 424 From Poisons to Toxicology and Forensic Applications
Biological Sciences (BISC) Requirement
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 300L Microbiology
- BISC 307L General Physiology
- BISC 320Lg Molecular Biology
- BISC 330L Biochemistry
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Undergraduate Honors Program (optional)
- RXRS 493x Senior Honors Seminar I
- RXRS 494x Senior Honors Seminar II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Pharmacology and Drug Development major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Pharmacology and Drug Development and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Pharmacology and Drug Development?
USC's Pharmacology and Drug Development major preparation includes MATH 108g, MATH 118gx, MATH 125g, BME 423, ECON 317 and HP 340Lg, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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