THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Building, (706) 542-5278

FAX: (706) 542-5269
Homepage URL: http://www.rx.uga.edu

Administrative Officers
Svein Oie, Cand. Pharm., Ph.D., Dean
George E. Francisco, B.S., Pharm.D., Associate Dean
Alan P. Wolfgang, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

General Information

PURPOSE
The College of Pharmacy provides for the comprehensive academic needs of the profession of pharmacy. The College’s Doctor of Pharmacy degree program prepares students for the practice of pharmacy and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Its graduate program prepares individuals for professional specialization and careers in teaching and research. The post-graduate educational needs of the profession are met through the College’s continuing education and nontraditional doctor of pharmacy programs. Faculty research supports all of these programs and contributes to the advancement of the body of pharmaceutical knowledge.

FACILITIES
The College of Pharmacy is housed in the Robert C. Wilson Pharmacy Building located on South Campus of the University of Georgia. The Wilson pharmacy building has served as the home of the College since its completion in 1964. Additional educational sites are maintained on the campus of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. To provide for the experiential application of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical training of pharmacy students is conducted in Athens, Augusta, Albany, Atlanta, Savannah, and other sites around the state.

ACCREDITATION
The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

Academic Information

DEGREES OFFERED
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded to students who successfully complete a six-year study of prescribed courses. The first two years (pre-pharmacy) may be completed at any accredited institution of higher education. Complete information about degrees may be found in the College of Pharmacy Bulletin.

GRADUATE STUDY
The Graduate School of the University of Georgia offers the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in various specialty areas of pharmacy. Complete information about these degree programs may be obtained by calling the College of Pharmacy (542-1911) or by visiting the College’s web site (http://www.rx.uga.edu).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the professional degree programs in the College of Pharmacy, a student must complete pre-pharmacy curriculum requirements. Applicants to the professional program must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). The fall test date prior to the projected entrance date is preferred. The application deadline is February 1 of each year.

PRE-PHARMACY CORE CURRICULUM
See the University of Georgia Core Curriculum. For specific pre-pharmacy requirements, contact the Office of the Dean, College of Pharmacy.

Courses of Instruction
Courses for the College of Pharmacy are listed under the following prefixes: