South University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3 Years | Courses: 60 | Faculty: 72 |
| Est. Applications: 607 | Acceptance Rate: 20% | Est. Class Size: 122 |
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)
- PCAT composite score Not Required
- Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31406
Acceptance Rate for South University
20%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 20%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 63% | Male: 37% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $49,296 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A | Average GPA: 2.8 | Minimum PCAT: Optional |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 60 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 36 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
Spring 2020 term
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| Composition | 3/5 |
| Literature (a) | 3/5 |
| Biology I and II with Laboratories (b) | 8/12 |
| Microbiology | 3/5 |
| General Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (b) | 8/12 |
| Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (b) | 8/12 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I and II (c) | 6/9 |
| Physics I (d) | 3/5 |
| Economics | 3/5 |
| Psychology or Sociology | 3/5 |
| Calculus | 3/5 |
| Statistics | 3/5 |
| Electives (e) | 6/10 |
| Public Speaking | 3/5 |
| Total | 60 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Pharmacist, Supervisor, Professor of Science, Liberal Arts and Science |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant, Politician |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: | Conditionally Accepted |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | No |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
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Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | 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
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Pharmacy School Video
Contact Information
Website: https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-phd
Social Profiles
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