Contact Information
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Apply by the priority deadline to give yourself the best chance at securing a seat and scholarship in Mercer's PharmD Program. Apply by October 1 for Spring (January) 2025 entry or January 3 for Fall (August) 2025 entry.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: 3001 Mercer University Drive
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City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Zip: 30341
Country: United States

Program Location:: Georgia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Ms. Jordana Berry, MBA
  Title: Director of Admissions
  Phone (Work): (678) 547-6182
  Email: berry_js@mercer.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://pharmacy.mercer.edu
- https://mercerpharmacy.university-tour.com/homepage
- https://www.instagram.com/mercerpharmacy/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@mercerpharmacy
- https://www.linkedin.com/school/mercer-university-college-of-pharmacy/
- https://www.facebook.com/MercerCOP/

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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
Final Application Deadline Description::
Final application deadline for Spring (January) 2025 entry is November 1, 2024. Final application deadline for Fall (August) 2025 entry is June 2, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the Priority Deadline and to ensure all required materials are submitted well before the deadline.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : January 3, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who apply by the Priority Deadline will be given priority admissions and scholarship consideration. Our priority deadlines are: October 1, 2024 for Spring (January) 2025 entry; January 3, 2025 for Fall (August) 2025 entry.


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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 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
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? : Yes

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::
Students enrolled in the PharmD program who do not hold a prior bachelor’s degree will earn a bachelor of science (BS) degree after completing two years of the PharmD program. 


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
Spring Entry Point: If you will complete your prerequisites by December 2024, you need not wait until August 2025 to start Mercer’s PharmD Program. Begin in Spring (January) 2025 and graduate in May 2028 - a whole year earlier than if you wait to start in Fall 2025.


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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 76
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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/MSHI  or MHIIM (Health Informatics), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences


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: :
Combined degree programs capitalize on growing job market areas in pharmacy: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Informatics, and Business. Let us connect you with a current student in a combined degree program or tell you more about the admission process by emailing admissions@pharmacy.mercer.edu.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Mercer University has been ranked as the top private pharmacy school in the Southeast for the past twenty years, demonstrating our commitment to student success. 

High Employment Rate: 96% of our most recent graduates report positive outcomes in obtaining post-graduation employment.

Licensure Success: Our first-time pass rates for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams are among the highest in Georgia.

Prestigious Placements: Mercer students secure esteemed fellowship and residency placements across the country and the world. 

Diverse Community: Our diverse student body represents communities and cultures from around the globe, speaking 31 languages. Mercer graduates more Black students than all other Georgia pharmacy schools combined. 

State-of-the-art Facilities: Our new student-focused pharmacy center opened in January 2024, providing you with advanced equipment to prepare for the workplace.

Atlanta Opportunities: Atlanta offers access to some of the nation's most renowned healthcare systems and government agencies.

Accelerated Track: Our accelerated track allows students to enroll in the spring semester and graduate in just three years. 

Innovative Research: Collaborate on groundbreaking research with our accomplished faculty.

Combined degree program offerings: 
PharmD/Master of Business Administration 
PharmD/Master of Public Health 
PharmD/MS in Health Informatics 
PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences 
PharmD/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

You can also earn a Bachelor of Science while pursuing your PharmD.

Connect with us today to set up your personalized information session: admissions@pharmacy.mercer.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::
A cumulative undergraduate, Science, and Prerequisite GPAs of 3.0 or higher are preferred. The average range GPA of recently accepted students is 3.2 - 3.3.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 95
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I & II with labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I & II (labs optional)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology (lab optional)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General (Inorganic) Chemistry I & II with labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I & II with labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics or Biostatistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I & II / Writing Intensive courses
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities electives (2 courses)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social / Behavioral Science electives (2 courses)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Applicants are required to successfully complete all prerequisites with grades of C or better before enrollment in the PharmD Program (mid-December for Spring enrollment; early August for Fall enrollment). 

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Science labs taken on campus are preferred. 

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Letter grades are preferred for Science and Math prerequisites. Pass grades must be considered equivalent to C or better letter grades from issuing college/university in order to be acceptable towards prerequisites. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
1. All prerequisites must be completed with grades of C or better. 

2. Science prerequisites must be fulfilled by courses intended for science majors or pre-health/pre-pharmacy. 

3. Biology I and II prerequisites can be fulfilled by courses with labs in genetics, cellular biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, botany, or zoology. 

4. Humanities electives may be chosen from one or more of these areas: art, foreign language, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion or theatre. 

5. Social / Behavioral Science electives may be chosen from one or more of the following areas: anthropology, geography, history, management, political science, psychology and sociology. 

6. At least one elective course must focus on cultural diversity. Examples of courses that fulfill this prerequisite are: sociology, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, world literature, world religions, gender studies or cultural studies in specific languages other than the student's native language.

If you would like to verify if a certain course(s) will fulfill a prerequisite(s), please email us your request at admissions@pharmacy.mercer.edu so we can assist you.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.mercer.edu/admissions/pharm-d/prerequisites/
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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?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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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

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
Applicants are encouraged to engage in opportunities to shadow/observe or work in a pharmacy setting (typically as a pharmacy technician). If an applicant has also completed shadowing/observation and/or work experience in other areas of healthcare, that experience should be included in in the section titled "Healthcare Experience". 


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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: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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.:
If your college's pre-health committee prepares a single letter from the committee for you, it must be submitted directly from the college to PharmCAS along with the PharmCAS evaluation form. Please note committee letters are counted as one (1) letter of reference/evaluation. 

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
If your college's pre-health committee prepares a composite reference (set of letters) for you, the composite reference letters must be submitted directly from the college to PharmCAS along with the PharmCAS evaluation form. Please note that composite letters can be considered as more than one (1) letter of reference/evaluation as long as more than one letter is included in the composite. 

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Preference is given for letters that attest to your academic and professional attributes. College-level Science/Math professors and pharmacists/supervisors are strongly preferred.  Please note that applicants are encouraged to e-submit their PharmCAS application before their letters of reference have been received by PharmCAS in order to expedite verification and review.

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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
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
All students with academic credentials from outside the U.S. must have their credentials evaluated by World Educational Services (WES). The WES ICAP course-by-course evaluation is considered the best document for purposes of admission. Credit will be given only for applicable courses that can be used to fulfill prerequisites and all applicants are required to complete all prerequisites regardless of previous coursework and/or degrees completed.  

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must be able to meet the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy's requirements for intern licensure, and should verify that is the case with the Board prior to submitting an application to the PharmD Program (Board website: https://gbp.georgia.gov/). 

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores to PharmCAS as part of their application. Non-native English speakers can also provide proof of English language proficiency successful completion of English Composition / Writing Intensive and Public Speaking courses at a regionally-accredited college/university in the U.S. Communication skills are also assessed through the interview process. 

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?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who wish to pursue the entry-level PharmD Program must comply with admissions policies including completion of all prerequisites for the PharmD Program prior to enrollment.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Other interview format
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Qualified applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis until the class is filled for each entry point (Spring and Fall). During the interview process, applicants will be interacting with Mercer Pharmacy faculty, professional staff, and students one-on-one and in groups. 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.mercer.edu/admissions/pharmd-interview/
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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::
Applicants accepted for Spring (January) 2025 entry or Fall (August) 2025 entry are required to secure their seat by submitting a non-refundable $250 tuition deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-01-06, 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Accepted applicants are required to attend New PharmD Student Orientation and White Coat Ceremony events that are held the week before classes begin: January 2 - 3, 2025 for Spring 2025 enrollment; August 11 - 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 enrollment. 

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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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?: Yes
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