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Pharm.D. Program Admission
We are glad you are interested in the PharmD program at South Dakota State University. The College of Pharmacy is proud of our reputation, and we are excited to tell you about our program. If you are a prospective student who is interested in visiting the College of Pharmacy, please contact the Office of Admissions at (605) 688-4121 or (800) 952-3541 (toll-free).
Pharm.D. Program Admission
Background Information
The College of Pharmacy offers a six-year course of study leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) degree. The Pharm.D. Degree is a professional degree which allows graduates
to pursue additional career opportunities and assures that their pharmacy education prepares
them for future changes in the profession. It is an exciting opportunity for students who want
to make a significant contribution to the health care needs of our society.
As one of the health professions, pharmacy is concerned with public health and safety and
all activities related to preparation, distribution and rational use of medicines. The goal of the
College of Pharmacy is to qualify its graduates to assume their professional responsibilities,
including the provision of optimal therapeutic outcomes for their patients. Therefore, pharmacy
students must not only be provided with sound scientific and professional training, but also be
given the opportunity to gain as much liberal education as possible to more adequately
understand the society which they serve.
The College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Graduates
of the College of Pharmacy are eligible to apply for licensing in any state. Licensing as a
pharmacist requires graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy, a certified period of
supervised internship experience and successful completion of a series of examinations
administered by the board of pharmacy of the individual state. These requirements vary
slightly from state to state. Students interested in practicing in a particular state should
contact the board of pharmacy of that state for information concerning requirements.
Preparation for Admission
In high school the student should take an academic curriculum in preparation for entrance
to college. A sound basic education in science and math courses is an essential part of
preparation for the study of pharmacy. Good written and verbal communication skills are
also important.
The pharmacy curriculum is divided into a 2-year pre-pharmacy (66 credits) and a 4-year
professional program phase (152 credits). Students may be admitted as freshman into
pre-pharmacy or as transfer students into the second year of the pre-pharmacy program.
Students planning to transfer from another college or university should consult with the
College of Pharmacy early in their academic careers to plan course work that will transfer
to the pharmacy program. Numerous transfer equivalencies have been established for
courses from many colleges and universities. To determine if your course or courses will
transfer as equivalent to specific SDSU courses, click here.
The professional program is limited to 70 positions. Selection is competitive and based on
pre-pharmacy course work, ACT and other standardized scores, written and oral communication
skills, completion of shadowing experience and residency status. The PCAT is required of all
students who do not have an ACT score obtained prior to beginning college. The minimum
cumulative GPA of those admitted is greater than 3.3; however, any student who anticipates
successful completion of the pre-pharmacy math, science and communication requirements
prior to the next academic year is eligible to apply. A bachelor's degree prior to beginning
the professional program is a noted point of advantage by the Admissions Committee during
the selection process. However, high performance in the required 2-year pre-pharmacy
curriculum also well prepares the student for the professional program courses. Over 55% of
the students admitted to the SDSU professional program in the past two years were traditional
students with only 2 years of college course work, and another 23% had completed only 3 years
prior to being admitted to the professional program.
Pharm.D. Program Application Information
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| All students seeking admission to the professional Pharm.D. program must
submit the pharmacy application above. Students are only admitted for the Fall
semester and the deadline for applying for admission for the Fall Semester is
February 1. Students are notified of their acceptance into the professional program
during the Spring semester. A non-refundable pharmacy major fee (approximately
$600) is required of all students invited to enter the professional program in order to
secure their position for the Fall semester. Also, students accepted into the program
must pass a criminal background check as directed by the College before acceptance
is confirmed.
For more information, see questions frequently asked or for specific questions, please
contact: Teresa.Delfinis@sdstate.edu
Teresa Delfinis, M.S.
Coordinator of Student Services
College of Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Box 2202C
Brookings, SD 57007-0099
Telephone: 605-688-6197
Fax: 605-688-6232
E-mail:Teresa.Delfinis@sdstate.edu
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