University of the Sciences

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#4436 / #1156
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#474
Most Desirable School
Health sciences university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

University of the Sciences at a Glance

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#1156

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About University of the Sciences

According to Wikipedia, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia , previously Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science , was a private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On June 1, 2022, it officially merged into Saint Joseph's University.

University of the Sciences's Online Degrees

MS in Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Degree Concentrations
  • Industry Track
  • Research Track
  • Completion Time: 2 years
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Behavioral and Health Services
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Disaster Medicine & Management
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: 1-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Construction Management
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Health Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Health Administration
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Data Science & Analytics
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Health Data Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Management Track
  • Research Track
  • Completion Time: 1-2 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Health Policy
Degree Concentrations
  • U.S. Health Policy Track
  • Global Health Policy Track (Currently suspended until further notice due to COVID-19)
  • Format: Fully online
Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • Required Credits: 46
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Health Services Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Health Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Genomics
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Healthcare Informatics
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Healthcare Quality & Safety
Degree Concentrations
  • Domestic Track
  • International Track
  • Management Track
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Human Resource Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
eMBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Biopharmaceutical Commercialization Specialization
  • Management Specializatiton
  • Required Credits: 36-45
  • Completion Time: 18-24 months
  • Format: Fully online
Doctor in Midwifery
  • Required Credits: 35
  • Completion Time: 3 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Midwifery
  • Required Credits: 62
  • Completion Time: 2 or 3 years
MS in Midwifery Completion
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Organizational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Organizational Leadership
Degree Concentrations
  • The Psychology of Global Leadership
  • Consulting I
  • Systems & Design Thinking
  • The Psychology of Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations
  • Capstone
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: 1-2 years
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Nursing
Degree Concentrations
  • Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Community Systems Administration
  • Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Women's Health – Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Business Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Information Technology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: 2-3 years
  • Format: Fully online
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Curriculum
  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Curriculum
  • Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
  • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
  • Women's Health - Gender Related Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
  • Community Systems Administration Program Curriculum
  • Nursing Informatics Program Curriculum
  • Required Credits: 69
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Population Health
Degree Concentrations
  • Science
  • Management
  • Employer Tracks
  • Completion Time: 2 years
  • Format: Fully online
BS in Public Health
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Format: Fully online
MS in Sustainable Design
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: 18-24 months
  • Format: Fully online

How Much Does University of the Sciences Cost To Attend?

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Where is University of the Sciences?

University of the Sciences is located at 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495.

What Is University of the Sciences Known For?

University of the Sciences is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Who Are University of the Sciences's Most Influential Alumni?

University of the Sciences's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Chemistry, and Anthropology. Here are some of University of the Sciences's most famous alumni:

Robert Battey
Robert Battey
An American surgeon.
Philip Needleman
An American pharmacologist and academic.
Susan Hayhurst
Susan Hayhurst
An American physician, pharmacist.
Martin Gibbs
An American biochemist.
Harkishan Singh
Harkishan Singh
An Indian pharmaceutical chemist.
Edward Parrish
Edward Parrish
An American pharmacist.
Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly
An American businessman.

Who Are University of the Sciences's Most Influential Faculty?

Alia Sabur
An American mathematician.
Ashani Weeraratna
An American cancer researcher.