Armstrong State University and South University have agreed to a partnership designed to help local students pursue a doctor of pharmacy degree without having to leave the Savannah area.
Armstrong President Linda M. Bleicken and South University President Todd Cellini signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday outlining the agreement. It will give qualified Armstrong pre-pharmacy students preferred consideration during South’s admissions process for its doctor of pharmacy program.
“Our goal with this partnership is to keep local talent local,” Cellini said. “The South University School of Pharmacy has a very competitive admissions process, and a limited number of students are admitted each year. By guaranteeing an admissions interview and preferred consideration, this agreement will give qualified Armstrong students a distinct advantage when applying to our program.”
Armstrong’s pre-pharmacy program includes advice on coursework and strategies to get into pharmacy programs and prepares students to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) for admission to pharmacy school.
“We’re committed to ensuring a pathway to success for our pre-pharmacy students,” Bleicken said. “This agreement with South University will enable qualified Armstrong pre-pharmacy students to pursue an advanced degree in their field of choice right here in Savannah.”
South University is one of only four universities in Georgia that offer a doctor of pharmacy degree.