University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

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Contacts

Website: http://www.rx.uga.edu/
Phone: 706-542-5278

Program Information

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• 6 years in length
  • The first two years (pre-pharmacy) may be completed at any accredited institution of higher education.
  • The last four years (nine semesters) are in the professional program and must be in residence at the College of Pharmacy.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in an accredited university
• Required Courses:
  • English: 1 year
  • Calculus: 1 semester
  • General Biology (with lab): 1 year
  • General Chemistry (with lab): 1 year
  • Organic Chemistry (with lab): 1 year
  • Statistics: 1 semester
  • Public Speaking: 1 semester
  • Micro-or-Macro-Economics: 1 semester
  • Political Science class regarding American government: 1 semester
  • American History: 1 semester
• For more information, click here.

GPA

• There is no predetermined minimum GPA which must be achieved to be considered for admission.

PCAT

• The PCAT is required for all applicants with no exceptions.
  • An applicant’s highest composite score on the PCAT is utilized in the admissions process.
  • No minimum composite score is required to be considered for admission, but applicants must achieve a minimum score (the 30th percentile) in each of 5 content areas covered by the PCAT (i.e., verbal ability, reading comprehension, biology, chemistry, and quantitative ability).
  • Further information on the PCAT can be found here.

Supporting Documents

• PharmCAS application, available here
• University online application
  • There will also be a non-refundable processing fee of $55.00.
• At least two recommendations are required for each applicant.
• PCAT scores.
• Applicants must submit official transcripts of course work taken at any institution of higher learning attended.
• All applicants should be prepared for an on-campus interview with members of the Admissions Committee and currently enrolled pharmacy students.
• All applicants should familiarize themselves with the Required and Recommended Immunizations.
• For more information, click here and

Timeline 2012-2013

• Summer--June and August PCAT exams (see PCAT application for dates, times, and locations)
• July 1, 2012--Apply to the College of Pharmacy online.
• October and November--Fall PCAT Exam (see PCAT application for dates, time and locations).
• Fall Term--Submit preliminary transcripts before the end of the Fall Term. Completed files will be considered for early interview dates.
• January, 2013--last Winter PCAT that is allowed (see PCAT application for dates, time and locations).
• January 7,2013--everything is due; transcripts of all work completed through the Fall Term, recommendations, and materials for which the student is responsible.

For more information, see here

Tuition 2012-2013

• Rate of tuition and fees depends on the number of credits for which a student is registered.
  • Consult this chart regarding total tuition and fees.