Contact Information
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Street 1: 250 W Green St
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City: Athens
State: Georgia
Zip: 30602
Country: United States

Program Location:: Georgia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Erik Dennison
  Title: Admissions Counselor
  Office: Pharmacy South 115A
  Phone (Work): 706-542-5278
  Email: PharmDadmissions@uga.edu
- Name: Dr. Danielle Vitale
  Title: Director of Admissions and Career Development
  Office: Pharmacy South 115J
  Phone (Work): 706-542-5150
  Email: daniv@uga.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.rx.uga.edu

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : December 2, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who submit both their PharmCAS and UGA Supplemental application by December 2, 2024 will be eligible to waive their Supplemental Application fee, and will be given priority consideration for scholarship consideration and for 2+2 campus preferences.


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: Southwest Georgia Clinical Campus - Albany, Georgia, Augusta Campus - Augusta, Georgia, Southeast Georgia Campus - Savannah, Georgia
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
UGA offers a Pharmaceutical Sciences BS/Pharm.D. dual degree program that allows students to complete the program in seven years and is one of the first Double Dawgs pathways to provide a professional, terminal degree at UGA.

Additionally, we have articulation agreements with several Georgia institutions of higher education.  Students enrolled in the Pharm.D. program who have attended one of these institutions may be able to complete both their bachelor's degree and their Pharm.D. degree.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 147
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
For more information about our dual degree and certificate programs, please visit our website at https://rx.uga.edu/academic-programs/dual-degrees/

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
As the largest and only public College of Pharmacy in the state of Georgia, we provide a top-quality education for an affordable price. We have developed a four-year, comprehensive, and diverse Pharm.D. curriculum designed to train pharmacists who wish to practice at the top of their profession. The College is committed to assuring that its graduates are ready to practice as effective members of interdisciplinary health care teams. 

Several factors set our program apart from others: 
* Pharm.D./MBA, Pharm.D./MPH or Pharm.D./MS dual degree programs 
* Certificate programs in Pharmacy Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Sciences, and Clinical Trials
* 95% first-time pass rate for the NAPLEX licensing exam (five year average)
* 91% match rate for PGY1 residencies (2024)
* More than $250,000 in scholarships 
* Numerous research opportunities 
* More than 20 pharmacy student organizations, which provide students with leadership opportunities and professional development 
* Access to support services, including academic support and student success; career development; and health, wellness, and counseling 

Complete information on the Pharm.D. program, as well as graduate and residency programs within the College of Pharmacy, can be found at https://rx.uga.edu/ 

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
We are seeking candidates with a preferred prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or higher. When all prerequisite courses are completed, applicants must have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.0 to be admitted. For Fall 2023, students admitted into the Pharm.D. program had an average GPA for the prerequisite courses of approximately 3.5.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 69
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:: 104
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 54
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Introductory Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Sciences
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: World Languages and Culture - a total of 9 hours (three 3-credit courses) are required; accepted courses can be found at http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/GenEdCoreBulletin.aspx
Semester Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Priniciples of Biology I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Principles of Biology II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology (lab optional)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry (lab optional)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology (labs optional)
Semester Hours (Min): 6

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Only two prerequisite courses may be taken after the spring semester (e.g., in Maymester or summer semester). Applicants needing to complete more than two courses of any type after the spring semester may not be offered admission. 

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all prerequisite courses. However, if your institution allowed the Pass/Fail grading option due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will accept pre-pharmacy courses that are graded as Pass/Fail for Spring 2020 only. A Pass/Fail grade must be equivalent to a C- or higher in order for the course to count toward pre-pharmacy course requirements.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all prerequisite courses. If an applicant receives an offer of admission prior to completing all of the prerequisite courses, a grade of C- or higher must be earned in any outstanding pre-pharmacy courses

We are seeking candidates with a preferred prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or higher. For Fall 2023, the average prerequisite GPA is a 3.5.

For specific prerequisite information, visit https://rx.uga.edu/students/prospective-pharmd-students/.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://rx.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pre-Pharmacy-Checklist-with-WLCs.pdf
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: : https://rx.uga.edu/students/prospective-pharmd-students/supplemental-application-for-uga-college-of-pharmacy/

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $55.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://apps.itos.uga.edu/pharmacy/?action=choose&type=pharmd

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
The online University of Georgia College of Pharmacy supplemental application will be available beginning July 11, 2024. Applicants must have started the PharmCAS application before going online to complete the supplemental application. The supplemental application is not sent to applicants; they must go online to complete the application. 

For Priority Deadline applicants, the deadline to submit the supplemental application is December 2, 2024. Applicants who submit their PharmCAS application and UGA supplemental application by December 2, 2024 will be eligible to waive the UGA Supplemental application fee ($55), will be given priority consideration for scholarships and priority consideration for 2+2 campus preferences. 

The final application deadline is June 2, 2025.

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
The letter should come from a group of academic professionals (professors, lecturers, TAs, academic advisors) or from healthcare providers.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Two letters of recommendation are required and a maximum of four letters may be submitted. It is highly preferred that one recommender be someone very familiar with the applicant's academic background as a result of teaching the applicant at the college level.  The second recommendation should be from a healthcare professional, preferably a pharmacist mentor/supervisor, familiar with the applicant's interest in and suitability for a career in pharmacy.  However, letters of recommendation from other sources are conditionally accepted. Letters must be sent directly to PharmCAS; letters sent to the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy will not be accepted.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Credit can be given for courses completed at foreign institutions, but no letter grades for those courses will be transferred. Such courses do not have to be repeated, but the pre-pharmacy GPA can be calculated only from courses taken at accredited institutions in the United States. 

Therefore, it is required that all international applicants take a minimum of 50 percent of the pre-pharmacy core curriculum hours (including both English courses) at an accredited US institution in order to establish a GPA. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the application evaluation service required for use by PharmCAS.

All admitted students must verify their lawful presence in accordance with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia policies. Information about the VLP policies can be found on the website https://www.admissions.uga.edu/apply/vlp/. 

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview on a rolling basis until the class is filled. Candidates invited for interviews will meet with members of the Admissions Committee, faculty, staff, and currently enrolled Pharm.D. students. During the interview, students may be asked to discuss their academic background, reasons for selecting pharmacy as a profession, plans upon graduation, work experience, leadership experience, and extracurricular activities. Verbal and written communication skills also will be evaluated. Admissions interviews may be conducted in person or virtually.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
The seat deposit amount is $500.00 and is non-refundable. The seat deposit is applied towards Fall 2025 tuition. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Anticipated start day of classes is an estimate.  New Student Orientation and White Coat Ceremony will be prior to classes begining in August 2025. Detailed information will be available at https://rx.uga.edu/students/recently-admitted-pharmd-students/. 

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes