Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM – Georgia)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM – Georgia) Quick Facts

Program Description

Responding to the rising need for pharmacists nationally, and particularly in the South, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) – Georgia established a four–year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree program in 2010.

Located in suburban Atlanta, GA and supported by PCOM’s century-old tradition of training osteopathic physicians and other health practitioners, the School of Pharmacy provides a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum delivered by accomplished educators, practitioners, and pharmaceutical scientists.

The SOP is a student-centered program and our faculty is committed to providing all of the necessary resources to support students both academically and personally. PCOM students will have the opportunity to customize their pharmacy learning experience by pursuing concentrations in one of three different pharmacy practice areas during the third year of the program.  Concentrations allow students to tailor their elective experiences to their own unique interests by developing a specialized range of expertise and skill and prepare them for rewarding careers in ambulatory, acute care or managed care practice.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• Baccalaureate Preferred
• $500 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 625 Old Peachtree Rd, Suwanee, Georgia 30024

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Acceptance Rate for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM – Georgia)

16%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 16%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM – Georgia) graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: Prerequisites not completed by spring term, must be completed by summer session two. All final transcripts must be received by the Office of Admissions by Aug. 1. Additionally, in order for a course to count as a completed prerequisite, the course must have been completed with a grade of “C-” or higher prior to matriculation.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Recommended but not required (counts as more than one: Yes)

Letters from friends and family members are not acceptable.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

In order to receive an offer of admissions to the PharmD program, you must be invited and participate in an interview. Applicants are given the choice to interview virtually or on-campus. Interviewers will consist primarily of faculty and staff of the school. Professional attire is required for the interview.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 31, 2026
Application fee: $75

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Preferred
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: No
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/doctor-of-pharmacy/

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