The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at PCOM Georgia is designed to prepare a well-rounded student who is trained to practice in many specialty areas of the pharmacy profession.
APPLY NOW FOR PHARMD PROGRAM| Duration | 4 years, full-time |
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| Credits | 155 |
| Location | PCOM Georgia |
| Start Term | Fall (August) |
All PharmD program applications undergo a holistic review process whereby careful consideration is given to all the credentials presented by applicants. Satisfactory completion of the required prerequisite coursework from an accredited college or university is necessary.
A baccalaureate degree (or graduate or other professional degrees) is not required for admission to PCOM School of Pharmacy at PCOM Georgia, but students possessing a previous degree will be given additional consideration for admission.
Prior to matriculation, competitive PharmD applicants must have completed the prerequisite coursework (see below) with a grade of “C-” or better.
PCOM does NOT require any standardized test scores (PCAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE) as part of the application for the PCOM School of Pharmacy. However, applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are encouraged to submit a PCAT or other standardized graduate or professional admissions test.
The PCAT is NOT required to apply to the PharmD program. However, PharmD program applicants may submit a PCAT test result directly to PharmCAS. PCAT subset and composite percentile scores >40 are considered competitive. Any submitted standardized test scores including the PCAT, however, must have been taken within five years of the application date for consideration.
Candidates who have completed the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE or similar graduate or professional admissions tests may also submit those test results directly to the PCOM Office of Admissions.
A virtual or in-person interview is required for consideration to the Doctor of Pharmacy program at PCOM Georgia. Professional preparedness, motivation, decision making and written and verbal communication skills are also evaluated in PharmD program candidates.
Our Doctor of Pharmacy program course prerequisites are:
* Note: Live labs are not required for those classes taken during spring/summer/fall 2020 and spring/summer 2021 semesters for the 2022-2023 PharmCas application cycle.
Credits are listed as semester credits. To determine equivalent quarter credits, multiply quarter credits by 2/3 (2 semester credits = 3 quarter credits). The Admissions Committee reviews the entire application, and is seeking well-rounded, achievement oriented people whose maturity and dedication will lead them to a successful career as a pharmacist. All prerequisites must be completed with a letter grade of C- or higher.
Applicants can have outstanding prerequisites but they must complete all prerequisites prior to starting the program in August of the year they are applying.
PCOM School of Pharmacy participates in the centralized Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) for applicants applying to colleges and schools of pharmacy. The PharmCAS application will include all undergraduate and graduate coursework, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. A holistic approach to admissions is utilized whereby all attributes of the applicant are considered.
For questions regarding submission of the PharmCAS application, contact PharmCAS directly at info@pharmcas.org or 617-612-2050.
Beginning in July, prospective pharmacy students may submit their application through PharmCAS. The application processes for PCOM academic programs, including PharmD, are on a rolling admissions basis so applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
The application cycle opened July 14. Be advised that your full PharmCAS application must be e-submitted, completed and verified by June 1 to be considered for admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply well ahead of this deadline.
When the PharmCAS application, letters of recommendation, and PCAT score(s)—or similar graduate or professional admissions tests are received in the Office of Admissions, the application will be considered complete. Early application and fulfillment of all requirements are strongly recommended because a rolling admissions process is followed with review of completed applications beginning in early fall.
Yes, the Doctor of Pharmacy program at PCOM Georgia is rolling admissions. Early application and fulfillment of all requirements are strongly recommended because the rolling admissions process is followed with review of completed PharmD program applications beginning in early fall.
All accepted PharmD program candidates are required to remit a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure a seat in the class. Applicants will be asked to submit a single, non-refundable $500 prepayment. All pre-payments will be credited to the student's tuition account. The candidate is also asked to review and acknowledge the PCOM School of Pharmacy Technical Standards (PDF).
An interview is a required component of the admissions process for the Doctor of Pharmacy program at PCOM Georgia. Interviews begin in mid September and continue until the class has been selected. Interviews will be conducted both on-campus and virtually for the PharmD program.
Due to COVID-19, we will conduct both virtual and on-campus interviews.
If you are selected for an interview, we will send you an email with the date of your interview. PCOM School of Pharmacy will conduct computer-based virtual interviews. Applicants will receive an email from PharmDinterview@pcom.edu. Please add this address to your directory so it will not be captured in any computer filters. We will use the email address provided on your PharmCAS application. Please check your account on a regular basis. It is your responsibility to notify us, in writing, if your email address changes.
Please review the information for international applicants to the PharmD program on our frequently asked questions page.
The Early Assurance (EA) Program is designed for undergraduates interested in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at PCOM School of Pharmacy. The program provides college freshmen, sophomores and juniors a clear roadmap to admission.
LEARN MOREPCOM School of Pharmacy does not routinely accept transfer students; however, a transfer application may be considered under extenuating circumstances and depending on availability. A minimum of two years of study must be completed at PCOM for a student to receive the PharmD degree. No consideration will be given to students who wish to transfer solely to complete their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) at PCOM.
To be considered for transfer admission to PCOM the applicant must meet the following criteria:
Candidates for transfer who meet these requirements must provide:
The Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will consider transfer feasibility based on such variables as seat availability, student academic strength, and program-to-program curricular match. PCOM will evaluate all completed courses for the purpose of transfer credit. Because of curricular adjustments, transferring between pharmacy programs may result in extended time to graduation. Transfer students will ONLY be considered for fall term admission. All requests and supporting documentation for transfers must be submitted to the School of Pharmacy by June 15. A formal interview with the Admissions Committee members may be required.
Should you have any questions about the Doctor of Pharmacy program, please contact us via email at PharmDadmissions@pcom.edu.
View frequently asked questions about the School of Pharmacy at PCOM Georgia.
All inquiries about admission to the Pharmacy program should be directed to:
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