Mercer University’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program is ranked among the top 6 pharmacy programs among private universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The College offers doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and pharmaceutical sciences (Ph.D.). With an enrollment of more than 600 students and a distinguished faculty of basic scientists and clinicians, the College houses four centers focusing on research, teaching, and learning. The College’s creed, “A Tradition of Excellence – A Legacy of Caring,” frames its philosophy of providing excellent academic programs in an environment where every student matters and every person counts.

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Key Faculty

• Dr. Brian Crabtree, Dean of the College of Pharmacy
• Dr. Candace Barnett Executive Associate Dean; Professor of Pharmacy Practice

• Dr. Gina Ryan, Associate Dean for Administration; Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice; Director of Pharmacy Continuing Education

• Dr. Nader Moniri, Associate Dean for Research; Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr. Susan W. Miller, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice; Professor of Pharmacy Practice
• Dr. Ajay Banga, Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Co-director, Center for Drug Delivery Research

• Dr. C. Lea Bonner, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

• Dr. Christine Klein, Vice Chair of Experiential Education and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
• Dr. Martin D'Souza, Director of Graduate Program; Director of the Clinical Laboratory; Co-Director of the Center for Drug Delivery Research; Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr. Johnathan Hamrick, Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
• Dr. Lori Syed, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice; Director of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Recognition & Awards

• 22% of pharmacy graduates from the Class of 2017 matched for American Society of Health-System Pharmacists residencies (60% of the class members who applied for residency matched with a program). 
• Jason Gaines, Class of 2018, was elected by his peers to serve as the National Speaker of the House for the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) for the 2017-2018 year. 
• Kayla Harris, Class of 2018, was elected by her peers to serve as the National Recording Secretary for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for the 2017-2018 year.
• Meron Mezgebe, Class of 2018, was elected by her peers to serve as the Region 5 Facilitator for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for the 2017-2018 year. Ms. Mezgebe also received the Best Student Research Project Award at the spring 2017 meeting of the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
• Mercer's SNPhA Chapter was recognized as a top-three large size chapter. A four student team won a $10,000 award from SNPhA and Walmart/Sam's Club for the College’s chapter for their community service project. 
• Mercer's American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) received the prestigious Policy and Legislative Award, one of only seven specialty awards given on the national level during the APhA-ASP Awards Ceremony at the 2017 APhA Annual Meeting.
• Mercer's Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) students competed in the 17th Annual National Student Pharmacist P&T Committee Competition and placed among the top 8 teams nationally. 
• Each year International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) student chapters in the U.S. and abroad apply for the Outstanding Chapter award. There are currently 94 active chapters globally. Mercer University was recognized as the first place chapter by the ISPOR Student Network for 2017. Awards are based the chapter’s impact in the community through educational events, networking events, community outreach, social events and contribution to the student network. 
• The Gamma Psi chapter of Mercer University was recognized as the top collegiate chapter of 2016 by the national Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity. The fraternity was judged on participation in Kappa Psi regional and national events and in other pharmacy associations, member academics and community outreach. 
• The Center for Clinical Outcomes, Research and Education (CCORE) placed eight students for summer 2017 internships with Xcenda, UCB Medical Affairs, North Georgia Rheumatology, The Medical Affairs Company, and CCORE.
• Mercer Student Pharmacists provided nearly 13,000 hours of health-related service to the community through the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience program.
• During the 2016 - 2017 academic year, College faculty published 33 individual orignial or other scholarly articles and contributed to 108 resarch presentations, invited presentations, or workshops to regional, national, or international audiences. One U.S. Patent was obtained.

• Six College of Pharmacy faculty serve as Editors, Associate Editors, or on the Editorial Advisory Boards of 24 distinct peer-reviewed journals.

Research and Labs

• Center for Clinical Research / Institute for Advanced Medical Research
• Center for Clinical Outcomes, Research and Education
• Center for Drug Delivery Research
• Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
• Clinical Laboratory
• Cell Culture Laboratory
• Mucosal Proteomics Laboratory
• Analytical Development and Stability Testing Laboratory
• Nanosphere Technology Laboratory
• Biochemistry/Cell Biology Laboratory
• Laboratory of Receptor Pharmacology
• Drug Delivery Laboratory
• Transdermal Delivery Laboratory
• Isotope Laboratory
• Cancer Nanomedicine Laboratory
• Pharmacology Laboratory
• Clinical Translational Laboratory

More information about research at Mercer’s College of Pharmacy is available online at http://pharmacy.mercer.edu/research/. 

Tuition & Other Financial Information:

Tuition per Semester: $17,803 ($35,606 per year)
Technology/Facilities Fee per semester: $150

Incoming Pharmacy students with a PharmCAS-calculated cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.75 or higher are automatically eligible for a Dean’s Merit Scholarship ($7,500 for 2017-2018; $30,000 over 4 years when eligibility is maintained). Incoming Pharmacy students with a PharmCAS-calculated cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.50 - 3.74 are automatically eligible for a Dean's Scholarship ($5,000 for 2017-2018; $20,000 over 4 years when eligibility is maintained). These scholarships are renewable as long as the student maintains their GPA at the level required for the scholarship.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine a student’s financial need. For the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, most students are eligible for a total of $33,000 in Stafford Loans per year. Additionally, Graduate PLUS loans may be obtained up to the cost of attendance. Total Cost of Education includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, personal expenses, and travel expenses.

School History

Mercer University's College of Pharmacy seeks to prepare its professional and post-graduate students to effectively contribute to and improve health care through excellence in patient-centered care and research. The College of Pharmacy had its beginnings in 1903 as an independent college in Atlanta and was first known as the Southern College of Pharmacy. The College merged with Mercer University in 1959.

In September 1981, the College of Pharmacy became the first  pharmacy school in the Southeast and fifth in the nation to offer the  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as its sole professional degree. The University's first Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree was launched by the College of Pharmacy in 1988. Graduate students in the Ph.D. Program specialize in areas of pharmacology, pharmaceutics, toxicology, or medicinal chemistry. A dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program began in 1993, allowing highly qualified students to obtain both degrees in a shortened period of time. Students in the Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program are able to specialize in an additional area of experimental pharmacotherapeutics.

With an enrollment of over 600 students and a distinguished faculty of basic scientists and clinicians, the College houses seven centers focusing on research, teaching, and learning. The College’s motto, “A Tradition of Excellence – A Legacy of Caring,” frames its philosophy of providing excellent academic programs in an environment where every student matters and every person counts. 

Throughout  its long history, the College has developed a tradition of excellence  and a reputation for producing outstanding leaders throughout the U.S. and in several foreign countries.