We’re Always Here for You

Need help or have questions about admissions, programs, or campus life? Our USC team is ready to assist you — reach out anytime and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Hi there! Welcome to the University of San Carlos.

May I have your full name, please?

Thanks, [Name]!

What level are you enrolling in?

Great

What grade level are you enrolling in? (For example: Kinder 1, Grade 3, Grade 11)

Awesome!

What course are you enrolling in? (e.g., BS Psychology, BSBA Marketing, etc.)

Got it!

Please specify the program or course you’re interested in.

Is this your first time enrolling at USC?

Email Address

Mobile number

Preferred campus or location?

When do you plan to enroll?

Any questions or notes for us?

We value your privacy.

The information you provide will only be used for enrollment processing and communication related to your application at USC. We handle your data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

I agree to the collection and processing of my data for enrollment purposes.

logo

Thank you, [Name]!

Your information has been received. Our admissions team will reach out soon to guide you through the next steps. Welcome (or welcome back!) to the University of San Carlos

B.S. Pharmacy program achieves Level IV accreditation

Posted on January 13, 2026 by universityofsancarlos

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program of the University of San Carlos has been granted Level IV accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) through the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) evaluation—the highest status awarded for any pharmacy program in the country. 

This distinction positions USC as the first and only FAAP Level IV-accredited pharmacy program outside Luzon, and only the second program nationwide to achieve this prestigious status. The program was first accredited in 2002.

The accreditation affirms the program’s long-standing excellence demonstrated through its consistent outstanding licensure examination performance, high-level faculty qualifications, relevant teaching practices, sustained global outlook and mobility, state-of-the-art facilities, strong industry partnerships, clinically impactful extension services in the community, and research productivity in drug discovery and development. 

In November 2025, USC was recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the Top Performing School in the Philippines for its stellar 100% overall passing rate in the Pharmacists Licensure Examination. USC has earned recognition by the Professional Regulations Commission as Top Performing School 20 times since 1996. 

As the regional leader in pharmaceutical education, USC pioneered the offering of CHED-approved post-baccalaureate specialization programs such Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy. Through its Level IV B.S. Pharmacy program, USC has regionalized access to high-caliber pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education and training in the Philippines.

The successful accreditation was achieved through the unwavering dedication, hard work, and vision of the School of Healthcare Professions (SHCP), led by Gerard Lee L. See, Ph.D. (Dean, SHCP) and Florencio V. Arce Jr., Ph.D. (Chair, Department of Pharmacy). 

Their leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and countless hours of effort have ensured that USC’s pharmacy programs meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism, further strengthening the reputation of the University of San Carlos as a center of healthcare education.

The FAAP Level IV accreditation is valid until February 2028.

This entry was posted in Events and Updates and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink.

Share