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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

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Institution Address:

709 Mall Blvd

Savannah

Georgia

31406

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: Carter Eck
Title: Director of Admissions
Office: Office of Admissions, School of Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 912.201.8139
Email: ceck@southuniversity.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2027

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Quarter (4 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

3 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Eligible PharmD students will have the option to concurrently enroll in the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration (MBA-HCA) program—at no additional cost.
✅ Earn Two Degrees in Three Years – Complete your PharmD and MBA-HCA at the same time
✅ No Additional Tuition Cost – Eligible students can pursue the MBA-HCA without extra financial burden
✅ Expanded Career Pathways – Prepare for leadership roles in hospitals, healthcare systems, and more

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Yes

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

Program Description Video:

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Hold a conferred Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy completed within the past five years.

Demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.0 (U.S. scale and a minimum grade of ‘C’ or equivalent in all core pharmacy subjects.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

120

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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

180

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	Composition	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	Non-Science/Math Electives (a)	12	18
Biology/Biological Science	Biology I and Lab (b)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology I and II (c)	6	9
Chemistry	Chemistry I and II with Labs (d)	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs	8	12
Math	College Algebra I or Higher (e)	3	4.5
Science/Math Elective(s)	Science/Math Electives (f)	16	24

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

December 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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Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

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:

International students eligible for or with a current F1 Visa are eligible to apply for admission. It is preferred to have completed 30 semester hours at a regionally accredited college/university in the United States. Required pre-requisite Course work 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 from World Education Services (WES) through the PharmCAS application. The evaluation report must include institution information, course title, credit hours, and grades. Credit will be given only for applicable courses that can be used to fulfill prerequisites, and they 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 Pharm CAS a minimum TOEFL-iBT score of 79-80 to be considered for the program or completes (with a passing grade 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. Other equivalent/alternative English Language Programs/Tests are provided at https://catalog.southuniversity.edu/english-language-proficiency.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

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.

Advanced Standing Admission Policy for International Pharmacy Degree Holders
Scope:
This policy applies to applicants who:
Hold a conferred Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an accredited international program.
Seek PharmD program advanced standing based on demonstrated equivalence of prior coursework.
Submit applications for admission into the PharmD program via PharmCAS.
See South University School of Pharmacy's Advanced Standing Policy for more clarification.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

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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Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

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:

2027-01-04

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

Application Instructions

Applicant Conduct

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