About

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy offers pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degree programs that are among the best in Georgia, the southeast, and the nation. UGA’s College of Pharmacy provides a superior curriculum taught by nationally-recognized faculty members in an experiential, research-based environment. Simply put, this is the right place to prepare for a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. What sets us apart, however, is the family atmosphere that has become a part of our culture. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni share a unique bond because of the inclusiveness, character and personality of the college. Why should the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy be your choice for an outstanding pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education? Here are just a few of the many reasons!

RANKINGS

Ranked in the top 15 of pharmacy programs in the country by US News & World Report

TUITION COSTS & STUDENT FEES

Lowest tuition and student fees in the state and among the lowest in the southeast

SCHOLARSHIPS

Approximately $450,000 was awarded to students in the 2022-2023 academic year

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and various graduate degrees in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences – explore academic programs
Dual Degrees: PharmD/MPH, PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MS (regulatory sciences)
Double Dawg Degree: BS (pharmaceutical sciences)/PharmD, BS (biochemical or biological engineering/MS (pharmacy), BS (pharmaceutical sciences)/MS (pharmacy)
Certificate programs: Chemical, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), Clinical Trials, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Sciences, Pharmacy Entrepreneurship, Residency Program (PGY1 and PGY2)

RESEARCH

Cutting edge research in drug discovery, drug development and health outcomes
Opportunities for undergraduate and professional students to gain research experience with world-renowned faculty

STUDENT SERVICES AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS

Academic support and counseling
Career counseling services
Health, counseling, and wellness services
Financial literacy and counseling
Experiential and patient-centered learning with interprofessional healthcare teams in a variety of settings
Rich and varied community service and outreach opportunities using learned knowledge and skills

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

20+ student organizations, including professional and graduate student groups
Clubs and organizations that provide leadership, professional development, networking, and collegial opportunities

CAMPUSES

Established in 1903, the main campus is located at UGA in Athens, with four extended campuses for classroom and experiential practice for 3^rd and 4^th year Pharm.D. students and graduate students: the Southwest Georgia Campus in Albany, the Augusta Campus, and the Southeast Georgia Campus in Savannah, and the Metro Atlanta/Gwinnett campus in Lawrenceville.

UPON GRADUATION

According to Glassdoor, a national recruitment and salary information firm, pharmacists are ranked #2 and #3 of the highest paying jobs in the U.S.
The UGA College of Pharmacy Class of 2019 pass rate for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) was 92.54%, compared to the National Average of 88.34%.
The growth rate of jobs in the pharmacy industry are projected to increase by 6% during the next 10 years

DEAN

Kelly M. Smith, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP (became dean August 1, 2018)
A 1992 and 1993 UGA College of Pharmacy alumna
An academic leader with a record of advancing research and pharmacy education
Past-President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the largest professional pharmacy education organization in the world
First female dean in the history of the college

FACULTY

80+ nationally-ranked faculty who excel in didactic, experiential and research learning environments and are committed to providing a superior educational program for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students
Published more than 350 journal and peer-reviewed articles last year