Contact Information
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Classes begin for our incoming class on June 30, 2025.  All incoming students will be expected to be on campus starting on June 23, 2025 for orientation.  

Candidates can apply to one pathway and request a transfer to an alternate pathway following application for no additional application fee if desired.  However, candidates interested in the online/hybrid pathway are strongly encouraged to apply directly to that pathway.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: South College School of Pharmacy
Street 2: 400 Goody's Lane
Street 3: Suite 101
City: Knoxville
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37922
Country: United States

Program Location:: Tennessee
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Eric Daniels
  Title: Admissions and Student Outreach Coordinator, School of Pharmacy
  Office: 281
  Phone (Work): 865-288-5871
  Email: edaniels1@south.edu
- Name: Jill Brehmer
  Title: Director of Operations, School of Pharmacy
  Office: 272
  Phone (Work): 865-288-5779
  Email: jbrehmer@south.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.south.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/
- https://www.facebook.com/southcollegesop
- https://www.instagram.com/southcollegesop/

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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?: May 1, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : February 3, 2025
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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:: South College School of Pharmacy On-line/Hybrid Pathway
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Private
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.: Quarter (4 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?: 3 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 completing their pre-pharmacy coursework at South College are eligible for their bachelor's degree following successful completion of their first year in the PharmD program.  The South College School of Pharmacy also has 3 + 1 agreements with other institutions, allowing students to transfer credits from their first year of pharmacy school back to their undergraduate institution to earn a degree.  Please contact the South College School of Pharmacy for more information.


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:: Online or distance-learning-based programs 

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 48
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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? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
Students have the opportunity to take select MBA coursework for free during specific quarters of the Doctor of Pharmacy program.  Students can then continue to completion of the MBA degree following graduation from the Doctor of Pharmacy program.  MBA coursework completed following graduation is at a reduced cost.
Please contact the South College School of Pharmacy for more information.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The South College School of Pharmacy is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and offers a unique 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum. South College School of Pharmacy is the original, and remains the only, exclusively accelerated PharmD program in Tennessee. A supportive environment is offered to students including accessible faculty who pride themselves on availability to students, the curricular options to meet individual student interest through research options and rotation preferences, and a student body who is actively involved in the community. The School of Pharmacy enjoys a diverse student body that contributes to understanding the needs of diverse populations served. 

The South College School of Pharmacy curriculum entails 2 years of didactic coursework, followed by 9 months of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).  Students can complete their entire curriculum in Knoxville, TN or choose the option to pursue out-of-area rotations for some IPPE and APPE rotations.  The South College School of Pharmacy is proud to partner with a variety of IPPE and APPE sites located across the United States.  

To learn more about the South College School of Pharmacy, please visit our website at https://www.south.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
The South College School of Pharmacy has a preferred minimum overall PharmCAS GPA of 2.5.  All applications received are reviewed in a holistic manner, taking into account all information included in the application. 

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:: 103.5
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: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech Communication
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities Elective 1.  Electives in Humanities include fine arts, literature, philosophy, religious studies, and foreign language.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities Elective 2.  Electives in Humanities include fine arts, literature, philosophy, religious studies, and foreign language.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities Elective 3.  Electives in Humanities include fine arts, literature, philosophy, religious studies, and foreign language.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 1.  Electives in Social/Behavior Sciences include psychology, history, sociology, anthropology, and political science
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 2.  Electives in Social/Behavior Sciences include psychology, history, sociology, anthropology, and political science
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All pre-requisite courses should be completed prior to orientation for the incoming class.  Completion by the end of the Spring 2025 term is ideal, but coursework will be considered and accepted as long as it completed by June 23, 2025.

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: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All pre-requisite coursework must be completed at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education.  International coursework will be accepted if evaluated by a credential evaluation service that is accepted by PharmCAS.  For applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor's degree, the pre-requisite requirements of speech communication and economics can be considered for substitution if competency in these content areas can be sufficiently demonstrated throughout the application and/or interview process. It is preferred that all science pre-requisite coursework be completed within 7 years of the application cycle. 

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.south.edu/doctor-of-pharmacy/admissions/
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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?: No

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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: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Faculty Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
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): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Science): REQUIRED
Supervisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
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 or the applicant's pre-professional advisor at the college or university where the applicant completed 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.

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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, 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::
   The South College School of Pharmacy will only accept foreign coursework submitted via a WES evaluation through PharmCAS.

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: :
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).

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 interested in the entry-level PharmD program will need to submit WES evaluations through PharmCAS for consideration for program application and review of pre-requisite requirements.  If accepted, foreign-educated pharmacists will be required to complete the entire three year curriculum.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
South College School of Pharmacy conducts small group interview days for invited applicants.  For a portion of the interview day, applicants will have an individual interview with either one or two interviewers. On-campus interviews are encouraged for the candidate's benefit, but the South College School of Pharmacy will consider interviews conducted via video calling software in certain situations.  Not all applicants will be extended an offer to interview, and offering of an interview is not an indication that the applicant will be accepted.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.south.edu/programs/school-of-pharmacy/admissions/
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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::
A deposit of $750 is required to hold a seat in the incoming class.  The $750 deposit is not refundable.  The full $750 will be applied to the first quarter's tuition.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-06-30
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Orientation for the incoming class is anticipated to occur the week of June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025.  Orientation is held in-person on campus at the School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN and all incoming students are required to attend.

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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