PharmCAS School Page

South University

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT

Melissa C. Jones, Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Dean for Admissions
Office of Admissions
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, Georgia
31406
Phone: 912–201–8120

Email: mjones@southuniversity.edu
Website: www.southuniversity.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
305

• Estimated number accepted:
108

• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
92

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
45

• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
34

• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
66

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.5

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
60

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
63 – 68

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
English Literature (1)	3	5
English Composition (2)	3	5
General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory (3)	8	12
Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory (3)	8	12
General Biology I and II with Laboratory (3)	8	12
Anatomy and Physiology I and II (4)	8	12
Calculus	3	5
Economics	3	5
History	3	5
Physics I	3	5
Psychology	3	5
Public Speaking	3	5
Electives (5)	9	15
Total

Other clarifying information:

English, American, or World Literature are required to meet the Literature requirement.
One English Composition course is required. A second English Composition will not be accepted in lieu of a Literature course, but may count as an elective.
These courses must include a “live” lab. Students with science courses taken prior to 2002–2003 will be required to retake one modern Biology and one modern Chemistry course to meet the prerequisite requirements.
A lab is recommended but not required for Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
A minimum of three semester hours should be in the humanities and the remainder should be in the social sciences, arts, or humanities.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 02/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: http://www.southuniversity.edu/campus/Pharmacy/supplemental_application.pdf

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August, or October; however, the January PCAT will be considered.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: January 2004
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents? Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them. No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency? Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens? No
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents? Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens? No

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference

• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)

• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS

Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:	N
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:	N
Pharmacist:	Rec
Health Care Professional:
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:
Co-Worker:	N
Clergy:	N
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes: Counts as more than 1 LOR

R: Required

CR: Conditionally Required

Rec: Recommended but Not Required

N: Not Accepted

N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held: October 2009 – March 2010
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: The interview process involves a one hour orientation for all students. Students are then divided into multiple interview groups. While one group interviews with two faculty members in a one-on-one interview, the other groups tour the building and are given the opportunity to speak to current students in the program. The interview day typically lasts 2-3 hours and applicants will be asked to write a short essay by the conclusion of the day.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY Letters are issued between October and April and are generally issued within two weeks of interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY Ten days from the date of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY Due ten days from the date of the acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information Deposit is $1000.00 and is non-refundable but applied to tuition.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY June 2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY June 2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details not considered

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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South University’s School of Pharmacy offers an innovative three year Doctor of Pharmacy Program in which students enter a full-time 12 quarter doctoral program designed to be completed in three calendar years. The accelerated pace allows an earlier entry into the workforce than a conventional four-year program. The program is designed to educate pharmacists to practice contemporary pharmacy effectively and adapt to the evolving future practice.

A satellite campus, located on the existing South University campus in Columbia, South Carolina, will matriculate 65 students in June 2010. A new, state of the art facility is under construction and will include interactive distance technology that will provide students with the same unique pharmacy curriculum that currently exists on the main campus in Savannah, Georgia.

The School’s mission is to serve the public’s health care needs by preparing pharmacists to administer superior pharmaceutical care to improve health outcomes for patients. The program facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving skills and scholarship, using state-of-the-art technology.

A strong foundation for professional education is built upon the basic medical and pharmaceutical sciences. This atmosphere promotes active student-centered learning that fosters the initiative necessary for lifelong professional development.

Graduates are prepared for all areas of practice, with emphasis placed on the community/primary care environment. The precepts of pharmaceutical care serve as the professional foundation of its educational program. The School’s professional education program prepares graduates to collaborate with other health professionals and to share responsibility for the outcomes of drug and related therapy. The knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and values necessary for the provision of pharmaceutical care for the general practice of pharmacy in any setting are basic components of this educational program.

South University is a private academic institution with multiple campuses in areas including, but not limited to, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. Located on the institution’s flagship campus in Savannah, Georgia, the Pharmacy School is housed in a state-of-the-art building equipped with technological capabilities to prepare for our progressive, electronically integrated curriculum delivery.