The South Dakota State University Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing students to provide high quality patient-centered care. The Pharm.D. program curriculum is designed to prepare pharmacy graduates for interprofessional collaborative practice. Medication therapy management, patient counseling on proper medication use, and drug therapy outcome monitoring are areas of focus throughout the program. In addition, development of lifelong learning and leadership skills are emphasized.
The College also offers a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program, which provides a valuable background of preparation for an academic or pharmaceutical industry career. In the area of research, the College has great momentum. Research teams led by faculty are making progress on projects that can enhance the health and wellbeing of people around the world. The College’s growing research portfolio includes oncology, pharmacogentics, unique drug delivery systems, addiction to drugs and alcohol, cardiovascular health, dementia, ophthalmic medicine, and new models of pharmacy care.
The “home” for the College as it conducts this important, problem-solving research and teaches pharmacy care of today and tomorrow is the recently constructed Avera Health and Science Center. This state-of-the art facility features 97,000 square-feet of teaching laboratory, classroom, and office space, as well as 48,600 square-feet of research laboratory space.
If you are interested in visiting, please contact us. We would be happy to show you around and tell you more about our programs.
https://www.sdstate.edu/pharmacy-allied-health-professions
Brookings, South Dakota
Naplex Pass Rate
98.63%
Acceptance
50.00%
Average GPA
3.70
Cost
$9,770
Reputation
Average
Cost of Living
94%
OVERVIEW
Institution Type
Public
Accreditation
Full Accreditation
Program Length
4 years
Program Structure
Traditional
Total Admitted Students
80 students
Foreign Application
Yes
ADMISSION
Average GPA
3.70
Minimum Prepharmacy
2 years
Admission Ratio
2:01
APPLICATION
Early Decision
No
Bachelor Requirement
No
PCAT Requirement
No
Interview Requirement
Yes
US Residency
No
COST: IN-STATE
First-Year Tuition
$9,770
Second-Year Tuition
$9,770
Third-Year Tuition
$9,770
Fourth-Year Tuition
$14,655
COST: OUT-OF-STATE
First-Year Tuition
$20,900
Second-Year Tuition
$20,900
Third-Year Tuition
$20,900
Fourth-Year Tuition
$31,350
APPLICATION DEADLINE
2/1/2018
ACADEMIC DETAILS
Research Prowness
119.61%
Academic Reputation
Average
Number of Publications
325
COST OF LIVING
Cost of Living
94%
Room & Board per year
$7,560
Room & Board per month
$630
Women
75%
Men
25%
CONTACT INFORMATION
1175 Medary Ave
Brookings, South Dakota 57007
Dan Hansen
DETAILED INFORMATION
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