Pharmacy - Savannah, GA
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at South University’s Savannah campus in Savannah, Georgia, provides progressive, quality post-graduate education for the pharmacy profession’s future practitioners. The role of pharmacists in the medical field is changing and evolving to meet the demands of the profession and society. The Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum at South University is structured to produce graduates who can adapt to the profession’s changes while also maintaining high standards of pharmacy practice.
What makes our program different?
• Accelerated Program
After being accepted to the South University School of Pharmacy, students begin an accelerated, full-time 12-quarter schedule designed to provide four academic years in three calendar years. This accelerated pace, available only in a handful of institutions in the country, allows students an earlier entry into the workforce than a conventional four-year program.
• Curriculum
It is one with a carefully structured curriculum to prepare graduates for both high standards of contemporary pharmacy practice and the evolution of the profession.
• Respected Faculty
It is one with a mixture of seasoned and energetic young faculty with both teaching and practical experience in the field.
• Teaching Method
It is one that interrelates the basic sciences and practice in a setting of collaborative learning and teamwork.
• Technology & Facilities:
It is one that offers personalized and technically sophisticated instructional delivery. In addition, the South University School of Pharmacy features advanced equipment and facilities.
Fall Quarter, First Year
PHA 3101 Biochemistry I (3 qhrs)
PHA 3113 Pathophysiology I (5 qhrs)
PHA 3107 Pharmaceutical Calculations (2 qhrs)
PHA 3108 Pharmaceutical Analysis (2 qhrs)
PHA 3131 Professional Practice I and Informatics (2 qhrs)
PHA 3150 Health Care Systems (2 qhrs)
PHA 3135 Integrated Pharmacy Skills Laboratory I (2 qhrs)
Winter Quarter, First Year
PHA 3102 Biochemistry II (3 qhrs)
PHA 3114 Pathophysiology II (4 qhrs)
PHA 3116 Pharmaceutics I (4 qhrs)
PHA 3151 Communications for the Health Care Professional (2.5 qhrs)
PHA 3159 Introduction to Integrated Sequence (2.5 qhrs)
PHA 3136 Integrated Pharmacy Skills Laboratory II (2 qhrs)
Spring Quarter, First Year
PHA 3117 Pharmaceutics II (2 qhrs)
PHA 3109 Microbiology / Immunology (5 qhrs)
PHA 3110 Molecular Biology (3 qhrs)
PHA 3137 Integrated Pharmacy Skills Laboratory III (2 qhrs)
PHA 3124 Pharmacotherapy I (2 qhrs)
PHA 3162 Integrated Sequence I (Introduction) (4 qhrs)
Summer Quarter, Second Year
PHA 4211 Basic Pharmacokinetics / Biopharmaceutics (4 qhrs)
PHA 4225 Pharmacotherapy II (3 qhrs)
PHA 4252 Pharmacy Law/Ethics (2.5 qhrs)
PHA 4264 Integrated Sequence II (Infectious Diseases) (5 qhrs)
PHA 3138 Integrated Pharmacy Skills Laboratory IV (1 qhr)
PHA 4265 Integrated Sequence III (Inflammation) (3 qhrs)
Fall Quarter, Second Year
Community Outreach (1 qhr)
PHA 4280 Community Professional Practice Experience (8 qhrs)
PHA 4281 Institutional Professional Practice Experience (8 qhrs)
Winter Quarter, Second Year
Leadership and Advocacy (1 qhr)
PHA 5327 Clinical Pharmacokinetics / Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (3 qhrs)
PHA 5367 Integrated Sequence IV (Autononic Nervous System) (5 qhrs)
PHA 5335 Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 qhrs)
Electives (3 qhrs)
PHA 5368 Integrated Sequence V (GI/Hepatobiliary) (3 qhrs)
Spring Quarter, Third Year
PHA 5333 Drug Information, Literature Evaluation, Research Design & Methods (3 qhrs)
PHA 5353 Pharmacy Practice Management (3 qhrs)
PHA 5369 Integrated Sequence VI (Cardiology) (7 qhrs)
PHA 5370 Integrated Sequence VII (Renal) (3 qhrs)
Summer Quarter, Third Year
PHA 5331 Applied Pharmaceutical Care I: Principles of Physical Assessment (4 qhrs)
PHA 5371 Integrated Sequence VIII (CNS) (6 qhrs)
PHA 5372 Integrated Sequence IX (Endocrine) (4 qhrs)
Electives (3 qhrs)
Fall Quarter, Third Year
PHA 5332 Applied Pharmaceutical Care II: Managing Disease States (3 qhrs)
PHA 5334 Complementary and Preventative Medicine (3 qhrs)
PHA 5354 Health Economics and Outcomes Assessment (3 qhrs)
PHA 5373 Integrated Sequence X (Specialty Care) (4 qhrs)
PHA 5374 Integrated Sequence XI (Oncology/Hematology) (2 qhrs)
Electives (3 qhrs)
Peer Mentoring for Community Outreach (1 qhr)
Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters, Third Year
Advanced Professional Practice Experience Rotations
PHA 6482 Advanced Professional Practice Experience - Community (8 qhrs)
PHA 6483 Advanced Professional Practice Experience - Primary Care/Ambulatory Care (8 qhrs)
PHA 6484 Advanced Professional Practice Experience - Internal Medicine / Acute Care (8 qhrs)
PHA 6485 Advanced Professional Practice Experience - Medicine Specialty (8 qhrs)
PHA 6486 Advanced Professional Practice Experience - Drug Information or Approved Medical Specialty (8 qhrs)
PHA 6487 Elective Rotation (8 qhrs)
PHA 5338 Grand Rounds (1 qhr)
PHA 6488 Other approved rotation I (8 qhrs) |
Consideration for admission will be based on the applicant’s potential for academic and professional achievement and an assessment of written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, integrity, dedication, motivation, character and maturity. To be considered for admission to South University School of Pharmacy a prospective student must do the following:
1. Complete or be in the process of completing of a minimum of two years of pre-pharmacy course requirements (63-68 semester hours) at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. The student must earn a grade of C or better in each prerequisite course. All pre-pharmacy coursework presented in the table below must be completed prior to matriculation to South University School of Pharmacy in June.
Pre-pharmacy Requirements*
English Composition 3 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)
English Literature 3 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)*
General Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
General Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
General Biology I 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
General Biology II 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
Organic Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
Organic Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
Physics I 3 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)
Anatomy and Physiology I 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
Anatomy and Physiology II 4 sem. hrs.
(1 sem. or 6 qtr. hrs)1
Calculus I 3 sem. hrs.(
1 sem. or 5 qtr. hrs)
Economics 3 sem. hrs.
(Macro, micro (1 sem. or 5 qtr hrs)
Public Speaking 3 sem. hrs.
Psychology 3 sem. hrs.
History 3 sem. hrs.
Electives 9 sem. hrs.2
1 These courses will include a laboratory
2A minimum of three semester hours should be in the humanities and the remainder may be in the social sciences, arts or humanities
* English Literature is preferred; however, American or World literature will be accepted.
** (It is recommended that the student take two science courses and at least five courses (a minimum of 17 semester hours of credit) each semester to ensure appropriate preparation for the academic challenge of the School of Pharmacy.)
2. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. (A science GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended.)
3. Submit application to PharmCAS and supplemental application and fee of $50 to South University School of Pharmacy by February 1st, 2009 for application to be considered for entrance into the program.
4. Submit all transcripts to PharmCAS.
5. Submit scores from the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) to PharmCAS. The PharmCAS PCAT recipient code is 104.
6. Submit three recommendations directly to PharmCAS
7. Submit a personal statement directly to PharmCAS
8. Demonstrate the oral and written communication skills required to interact with patients and professional colleagues and expected of a professional doctoral level student.
9. Complete the South University School of Pharmacy’s on-campus personal interview with members of the Faculty and of the Admissions Committee (by invitation only).
10. Provide all required documents including transcripts, medical forms, and other needed documentation. Academic performance will be evaluated for all college course work undertaken by the students and transcripts for all college coursework must be submitted to PharmCAS.
Admissions decisions for students admitted to the School of Pharmacy shall be based on a broad range of considerations, including academic and non-academic factors. Academic factors will include the performance of applicants in their previous educational experiences. Nonacademic factors such as information presented through letters of recommendation, and information provided by applicants through personal interviews with the admissions staff and applicants will also be considered. Such factors as motivation, commitment to service, knowledge of the pharmacy profession, communication skills, and perceived potential will be considered. All applicants are required to submit a personal statement by which they express their reasons for choosing pharmacy as a profession. Students are asked to write a one page essay on their pharmacy interview experience at the end of their interview day. The Supplemental Application asks a series of questions about involvement in criminal activities including felonies and drug use. |
Mission Statement
The Mission of the South University School of Pharmacy is:
To prepare graduates for the practice of pharmaceutical care and life-long learning, and to promote faculty research, scholarship, and service.
The School provides a learning community that facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving skills and scholarship, using the latest technology. It provides for active student-centered learning that fosters life-long learning and continuing professional development. Although the School prepares pharmacists for all areas of practice, special emphasis is placed on the community environment in which the majority of healthcare services will be provided in the future.
VISION
To become a national leader in pharmacy education.
The School of Pharmacy strives for excellence in:
Teaching
• Provide students with the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and values necessary to practice pharmaceutical care.
• Develop an understanding of and approach to critical inquiry.
• Facilitate the transformation of students from dependent to independent learners.
• Foster a desire and need for life-long learning.
• Provide a model of care that improves health outcomes for patients.
Scholarship
• Engage in all forms of scholarship including the scholarship of teaching.
• Expose students to the processes of research.
• Encourage scholarly inquiry into the benefits of pharmaceutical care in improving patient outcomes.
Professional Service and Practice
• Develop an understanding of the value of interdisciplinary care.
• Provide students with models of wellness and community health programming.
• Involve students in the profession of pharmacy.
Community Service
• Develop an understanding of the importance of volunteerism and its impact on the community.
• Integrate the School into the daily life of the community.
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