Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 709 Mall Blvd
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City: Savannah
State: Georgia
Zip: 31406
Country: United States

Program Location:: Georgia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Jaclyn Jordan
  Title: Lead Director of Admissions
  Office: Office of Admissions, School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 912.201.8130  
  Email: jmjordan@southuniversity.edu
- Name: Amy Holcomb, B.A.
  Title: Director of Admissions
  Office: Office of Admissions, School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 912.201.8120
  Email: aholcomb@southuniversity.edu
- Name: Carter Eck
  Title: Director of Admissions
  Office: Office of Admissions, School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 912.201.8139
  Email: ceck@southuniversity.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-phd
- http://pharmacy.southuniversity.edu/pcas22

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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? : November 1, 2024
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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?: 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? : 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?: No

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:: 78
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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?: No
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The South University School of Pharmacy is located on the Savannah, GA campus and 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.

South University is a private, non-profit academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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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:: 90
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: Composition
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Non-Science/Math Electives (a)
Semester Hours (Min): 12
Quarter Hours (Min): 18
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I and Lab (b)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I and II (c)
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry I and II with Labs (d)
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: College Algebra I or Higher (e)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Science/Math Elective(s)
Course Title: Science/Math Electives (f)
Semester Hours (Min): 16
Quarter Hours (Min): 24

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
May 31st of the current application cycle.

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::
Any online coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited college/university.  For questions on labs or hybrid-delivery, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
A passing grade must be a "C" (2.0) or better.  For questions regarding acceptability of classes taken Pass/Fail, please contact Office of Admissions.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
(a) Non Science/Math electives must fall in the Humanities, Arts or Behavioral/Social Sciences.
(b) Biology II, Botany, Zoology or similar health-foundational biology courses are accepted.  Undergraduate degrees in Biology will exempt this requirement.
(c) Labs are not required.  A separate course of Anatomy and a separate course of Physiology will meet this requirement.
(d) Undergraduate degrees in Chemistry will exempt this requirement.
(e) Calculus is preferred but not required.
(f) Preferred Science/Math electives include Microbiology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physics or Statistics.  Other courses may be used at the discretion of the Office of Admissions.

*For students interested in having a prerequisite evaluation done, please email pharmd@southuniversity.edu.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd
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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
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Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
A digital application to South University is required in addition to a PharmCAS application, and is required prior to acceptance. The South University School of Pharmacy is ONLY located on the South University - Savannah campus.

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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
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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: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will 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, 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::
International students with a current F-1 visa are eligible to apply for admission.  It is preferred for the applicant to have completed 30 semester hours at a regionally accredited college/university in the United States.

Required prerequisite Coursework completed at international (non-US) institutions is accepted if it meets the admission requirements. Applicants who have attended international institutions must order a foreign transcript evaluation report through the PharmCAS application. The evaluation report must include institution information, course title, credit hours, grades and a course-by-course description. Credit will be given only for applicable courses that can be used to fulfill prerequisites, and applicants may be required to complete additional courses prior to enrollment in order to fulfill any remaining prerequisites.

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 for whom English is a second language must submit to PharmCAS a minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 550, or the electronic-based score of 79-80, to be considered for the program, or have completed (with passing grades in all courses) a minimum of two (2) academic terms at a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, in which instruction is delivered primarily in English.

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

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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two 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::
Traditonally, 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.

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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::
Deposit is $500 and is non-refundable, but is applied to the first quarter tuition if the student matriculates.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-06-16
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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?: No
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