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A PharmD. program takes 6 years to complete including 2 years of pre-pharmacy curriculum. A student can get the pre-pharmacy courses at any accredited institution. This curriculum includes a basic core of chemistry, biology, math, physics, and liberal arts.
Specifically, Mercer has received over 1800 applications for 145 spots for Fall 2005 PharmD. enrollment. Good grades (3.50 avg. GPA in recent years) are an essential component for acceptance into pharmacy schools in addition to pharmacy experience, excellent letters of recommendation, and scores on the PCAT of above 75 composite with a minimum composite of 50.
Minimum Requirements for Mercer University and UGA Pharmacy Schools:
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Courses
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Semester
Hours
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General Chemistry = |
8
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| Organic
Chemistry = Chem 3361/L & Chem 3362/L |
8
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| General
Biology or Zoology = Biol 2107 & 2108 |
8
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| Physics = Phys 1111 |
4
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| Calculus = Math 1190 |
3-4
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| Elementary Statistics = Math 1107 | 4 |
| English Composition = Engl 1101 & 1102 |
6
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| Public Speaking/Communication = Com 1109 or 1129 |
3
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| Humanities Electives |
6
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| Economics |
3
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| Social/Behavioral Science Electives |
6
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| Other Electives |
to
total 60 minimum
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All science courses must include a laboratory with each lecture.
For more information please see: Mercer Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions Requirements
UGA School of Pharmacy Admissions information
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Pre-Pharmacy Advisors: |
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| Advisor | Office | Tel | Web Page | |
| Dr. Jerald Hendrix |
SC 332 |
770-423-6437 | jhendrix@kennesaw.edu | science.kennesaw.edu/~jhendrix |
| Dr. Scott Reese |
SC 323 |
770-423-6168 | sreese3@kennesaw.edu | science.kennesaw.edu/~sreese3 |
| Dr. Dale Vogelien |
SC 333 |
770-423-6507 | dvogelie@kennesaw.edu | science.kennesaw.edu/~dvogelie |
University of Georgia Pharmacy School
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