South University (GA)

South University (GA) Quick Facts

Program Description

The South University School of Pharmacy offers an innovative and accelerated program of study that allows students to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three calendar years.  This three-year program allows students to launch their careers earlier than students attending a traditional four-year program.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is available in Savannah, Georgia.

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Required
• $1000 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31406

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Acceptance Rate for South University (GA)

20%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 20%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for South University (GA) 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. Branch campus locations: Columbia, SC.

Requirements

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Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. Any online coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited college/university. For questions on labs or hybrid-delivery, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available. A passing grade must be a “C” (2.0) or better. For questions regarding acceptability of classes taken Pass/Fail, please contact Office of Admissions.

Completion timing: December 31st of the current application cycle.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

Committee letters: Recommended but not required (counts as more than one: No)

The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Traditonally, the interview process begins with an in-depth presentation about the program and a timed writing assessment. Applicants are then split into groups; the groups rotate between a tour of the School of Pharmacy, and an interview with faculty members. Each candidate is interviewed individually by two faculty members. The day culminates in lunch and a Question and Answer session with current student pharmacists. A typical interview day will run from 9am-1pm.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: January 4, 2027

General School Information

Program

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-phd

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