As an online student at South University, you have access to the many benefits of South University — including excellence in education and personalized attention — while enjoying the convenience of earning your bachelor's degree entirely online.
School of Pharmacy History
The South University School of Pharmacy was founded in 2003 and received its inaugural class of 65 students on August 11, 2003 under the guidance of the school’s founding dean, Dr. James E. Wynn.
Fast Facts about the South University School of Pharmacy:
- First new pharmacy school founded in the state of Georgia since 1903.
- Applicants to the School of Pharmacy come from nearly every U.S. state.
- The School of Pharmacy student body consists of students from more than a dozen U.S. states and several different countries.
- Before graduation, the Pharm. D. student will complete more than 1,600 hours of clinical experience in either institutional or retail settings.
- The South University School of Pharmacy is one of only three such schools in the state of Georgia.
- The South University School of Pharmacy was the 89th pharmacy school to be established in the United States.
- Students complete the program in a fast-paced, full-time 12-quarter schedule, beginning their career nearly a full year in advance of their peers. South University's School of Pharmacy is one of only six accredited schools to offer a three-year accelerated program in the United States.
- The South University School of Pharmacy faculty come from major universities throughout the U.S. and are recognized for their teaching and research, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Accreditation
South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur GA 30033-4097) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Benefits
Benefit from the school's innovative online learning programs that are designed to cater to your needs with small classes that allow for individualized attention, qualified instructors who bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, customized learning environments, and challenging curricula that's geared toward your career goals. At South University they design their online program with the needs of working adults in mind and strive to bring them not only the classroom but also a range of campus experiences and services online, including advising, tutoring, student community and career services. You can take complete control of your education and create a healthy work-life balance by taking your classes at day or night, wherever and whenever you can connect to the internet. Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees are available in today's most in-demand fields, and all will provide learning that has real-world relevance and gives you the practical knowledge and skills needed to quickly get a job or advance in your field of interest upon graduation.
Financial Assistance
South University has a knowledgeable Student Financial Services team that is there to offer sound advice and help as you develop a financial aid package to cover your tuition and fees. They can help all interested students first identify the financing opportunities that are available to them and then help them maximize the student aid reward they receive. South University offers federal financial aid in the form of loans and grants and also offers a wide variety of scholarship options and private tuition assistance resources. They provide links online to many helpful sites that give more details on an array of scholarships as well as details on other important sources of funding including those for military personnel and veterans. Once interested students submit their FAFSA, a member of the Financial Services Team will personally work with them to develop a financial plan that best suits their needs.
