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Pharmacy Degree Program – Savannah, GA

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Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) program at South University's campus in Savannah, Georgia, is designed to provide 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 Pharmacy degree curriculum at South University – Savannah is structured to produce graduates who can adapt to the profession’s changes while also maintaining high standards of pharmacy practice.

What Makes Our Pharmacy Degree 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.

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 industry-standard equipment and facilities.

Program Outcomes

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.

Tuition Data for this program at South University — Savannah, GA

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$4800
Program Fees$175
Room & Board*$25620
Tuition$122340
*optional where available



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    Program Costs
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    How much will this program cost me?

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    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$5400
    Program Fees$175
    Room & Board*$25620
    Tuition$122340
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

Academic Catalog

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This program is available at the following campus locations:

Columbia, SC

Savannah, GA

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