South College (TN)

South College (TN) Quick Facts

Program Description

The South College School of Pharmacy is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and offers a unique 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum, and is the only accelerated PharmD program in Tennessee.

Through this 3-year curriculum, we achieve our mission to prepare pharmacy students to be proficient practitioners who deliver team-oriented patient care, with advocacy and compassion, to diverse populations. We prepare student pharmacists to participate in team-oriented care through experiences in interprofessional education, including on-campus laboratory simulations with physician assistant and nursing students. The faculty is composed of recognized pharmacy professionals devoted to student success. The School of Pharmacy enjoys a diverse student body that contributes to understanding the needs of diverse populations.
The Knoxville Parkside Campus, home to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and advanced instructional technology tools.
To learn more about the South College School of Pharmacy, please visit our website at https://www.south.edu/academics/programs/doctor-pharmacy/

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $200 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)
• Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 400 Goody’s Lane, Suite 101 Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

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Acceptance Rate for South College (TN)

23%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 23%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for South College (TN) 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: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Completion timing: All pre-requisite courses should be completed prior to orientation for the incoming class. Completion by the end of the Spring 2027 term is ideal, but coursework will be considered and accepted as long as it completed by June 28, 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Professor (Science)

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist

Not Accepted: Family Member

The South College School of Pharmacy strongly prefers three letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be submitted by a faculty member who taught the applicant in the pre-pharmacy curriculum. It is preferred that one letter be submitted by a pharmacist who supervised the applicant in an employee or volunteer capacity. One letter may be submitted by any person chosen by the applicant, except that the letter may not be from a member of the applicant’s family, whether related by blood or marriage.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

SCSOP conducts small-group interview days for selected applicants. During the interview day, each candidate will participate in an individual interview with 1-2 interviewers. Applicants may choose between a virtual or on-campus interview format, with all virtual interviews conducted synchronously and requiring real-time interaction with South College School of Pharmacy faculty members. In addition to the formal interview, applicants will have opportunities to engage with current students, participate in campus visits, and ask questions related to experiential education and program expectations as desired. Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and receiving an interview invitation does not guarantee admission.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

May 3, 2027
Priority application deadline: March 1, 2027
First day of classes: June 28, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
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

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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• South College (TN) – On-line/Hybrid Pathway — 3 years; online/distance; application deadline May 3, 2027

International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: No
Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English Language by scoring a minimum composite of 80, but 100 or higher is preferred, on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT).

Contact Information

Website: https://www.south.edu/academics/programs/doctor-pharmacy/

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