The College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree to students who successfully complete a six-year sequence of prescribed courses.
Students enroll in the Pre-Pharmacy program first for two years at a minimum of 60 credit hours. Admission is determined by the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). It is recommended that prospective Pre-Pharmacy students take this test early, since the January test score is the last one that can be considered for fall semester matriculation.
The last four years, or nine semesters, are considered the professional portion of the program as required by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Students take a minimum of 146 credit hours and must be in residency at the College of Pharmacy. Courses include study of biochemical disease, pharmacy intercommunication, human physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug interactions, drug policy, and others. A capstone course during the last three semesters involves development of a patient care portfolio, presentations to health care professionals, and community service learning.
Graduates of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program pursue practice of pharmacy and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Careers in teaching and research are also available.