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University of California - San Diego

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Kim Ciero, Student Affairs Officer
Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
9500 Gilman Drive
Mail Code: 0657
La Jolla, California 92093-0657
858 - 822 - 4900

E-mail: sppsadmissions@ucsd.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.ucsd.edu

PharmCAS 2009 Application and Transcript Deadline: November 3, 2008

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees *

Number interviewed - 280
Number accepted - 60
Estimated entering class size - 60
Estimated male - 20%
Estimated female - 80%
Number out-of-state accepted - 7-10

* Data as of April, 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.60
Minimum overall GPA considered - 3.00
Total number of new entrants expected - Up to 60
Estimated in-state - Up to 60
Number out-of-state seats available - 7-10

Accreditation Status: Full accreditation status
Type of Institution: Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: No

PREREQUISITES

We require 63 semester units (90 quarter units) of college be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2009 term.

English with a writing component
6 sem. hrs.
8 qtr. hrs.
General Chemistry with Laboratory
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
Biology (Cellular and Molecular and Whole Animal)
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
Physics with Laboratory in Electricity and Magnetism
6 sem. hrs.
8 qtr. hrs.
Calculus with Analytical Geometry
6 sem. hrs.
8 qtr. hrs.
Economics
3 sem. hrs.
4 qtr. hrs.
Public Speaking or Debate
3 sem. hrs.
4 qtr. hrs.
Human Behavior
3 sem. hrs.
4 qtr. hrs.
Electives
12 sem. hrs.
18 qtr. hrs.

Other clarifying information:
See the school website at http://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions.shtml for additional information. It is highly suggested that students complete the requirements for a BS or BA degree prior to matriculation. All successful applicants for the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 admissions cycles had completed their degree prior to matriculation.

In addition to the required pre-requisite courses, it is strongly suggested that students consider taking courses in physiology, biochemistry, physical chemistry, immunology, genetics, anatomy, microbiology, and statistics.

Students who have taken coursework at a foreign university must follow precisely the detailed instructions on the web page for their application to be considered.

INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM

2009 ENTERING CLASS

ALL APPLICANTS

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

 OTHER INFORMATION
Filing your PharmCAS application references and transcripts November 3, 2008 PharmCAS application, letters of reference and all official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by this date.
Supplemental application
November 3, 2008 The supplemental application is available at: http://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/
application08/login.asp
Supplemental application fee November 3, 2008 $60.00
PCAT Not required  
Pharmacy-related experience Not required, but recommended  
Other Required Credentials   Students accepted to the School will be required to provide an official final transcript from each college or university attended, documenting successful completion of all course requirements

Proof of State residency

Not required for application. Not a factor considered during admissions process.
Details on establishing CA residency for tuition purposes will be provided to admitted applicants in the summer prior to matriculation.
Non-U.S. citizens Not eligible to apply Only US citizens or non-US citizens holding Permanent Resident status with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service will be considered for admission. Documentation of status will be required
Applicants with foreign transcripts must follow the instructions on the school web site.
Foreign transcripts Send foreign transcripts to evaluation service for course-by-course report. Send completed report directly to PharmCAS. UCSD also requires applicants to submit original foreign transcripts directly to the school. All credentials are due by August 31, 2008. See the School website for specific information. Follow the instructions precisely or the application will be considered invalid. School only accepts evaluations from WES.

http://www.pharmacy.ucsd.edu
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations)		 Three (3) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the institutional deadline of November 3, 2008

See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators.

This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from the following:
Teaching Assistants
Politicians
Friends
Family Members
Co-Workers
Clergy

Interview Required of invited applicants  
Dates during which interviews are generally held
 January to early February Following a review of all applicants, a limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview. Interview dates will be assigned and changes will be accommodated only with proof of a medical emergency or documented scheduled examination.
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES
REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants Letters will be mailed from approximately March 1 through early April  

Acceptee's response to acceptance offer

 Specified in offer letter UCSD and UCSF will attempt to coordinate a common date of acceptance
Deposit to hold place in class Not required  
Date of new student orientation September 21, 2009  
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation September 24, 2009  
Requests for deferred entrance Not considered  

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The curriculum of the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares students to be leaders in the profession and provides the tools to practice in academia, hospitals, clinics, long-term facilities, home care, government, health policy, the pharmaceutical industry and innovative community practices.

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree curriculum is as follows:
In the first year, students enroll in courses in anatomy, histology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, bioinformatics, law and ethics, biostatistics and pharmacy practice.
In the second year, pharmacy and medical students are enrolled in courses in the basic biomedical sciences. In this unique environment, pharmacy and medical students study cell biology, biochemistry, organ physiology, pharmacology, neurosciences, endocrinology, reproduction and metabolism, laboratory medicine and health policy. Additional coursework in pharmacology, drug study design, and pharmacy practice are also provided.
The third year focuses on the application of the information learned in the previous years with coursework in microbiology, pharmacology, drug information, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacogenomics and therapeutics.
The fourth year is devoted to advanced pharmacy practice experiences in a variety of patient care and other settings, such as the pharmaceutical industry and government.

The common coursework taken by pharmacy and medical students and advanced practice experiences where medical and pharmacy students work together have been created to foster cooperation between the professions and to develop an appreciation for the unique roles that each professional provides in the care of patients.

All students are enrolled in the full-time, 4-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. No students in advanced standing, transfer students from other schools of pharmacy or part-time students are accepted. All students enter in the first year.