PharmCAS School Page

Admissions Director
Office of Student and Curricular Affairs
UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Room S-960, Box 0150
513 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94143–0150
Phone: 415–476–2733

Email: osaca@pharmacy.ucsf.edu
Website: pharmacy.ucsf.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: November 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered:.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./M.P.H., Pharm.D./M.S.C.R.
• Open House Dates: UCSF offers “Information Days” and “Preview Sessions” for prospective students. Please visit pharmacy.ucsf.edu/go/pharmd/programs for more information.
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
250

• Estimated number accepted:
122

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
122

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
15

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class: 35%

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class: 65%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.55

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
62

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
92

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Chemistry with Laboratory		12
Organic Chemistry with Laboratory		12
Biology with Laboratory		12
Physiology		4
Physics with Laboratory in Electricity and Magnetism		8
Calculus		8
English Composition		8
Humanities and/or Social Sciences		28
Total

Other clarifying information:

The information provided above is only a brief description. For example, the number of units listed above is the minimum number of units required in each subject area. Applicants should be aware that other factors, such as course content, may require additional units before a prerequisite is approved as “complete.”
Prerequisites may be fulfilled only through course work approved by the Office of Student & Curricular Affairs. All applicants are responsible for reviewing and adhering to the details posted at: http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/. Petitions for exemptions, waivers or course substitutions are not accepted.

Additional Considerations:

General chemistry, Organic chemistry: must include 1 year of lecture and lab.
Biology: must include at least one lab.
Physiology: must be whole animal or human physiology. Courses in anatomy, plant physiology and cell physiology are not accepted.
Calculus: a minimum of 2 courses (irrespective of total units) is required.
English: a minimum of 2 courses (irrespective of total units) is required. Technical, professional, science, creative, and ESL writing courses are not accepted.
The units in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences must include the following:
1. One course in economics (either macro- or micro-);
2. One course in public speaking (communication theory and interpersonal communication courses are not accepted); and
3. One introductory course in psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology.

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 11/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $60/$80
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/

Tests
• Require the PCAT? No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required? Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency Admitted students will be required to complete forms: http://registrar.ucsf.edu/registration/residency
• Is preference given to state residents? No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them. No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency? Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens? Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents? Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens? Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY 11/02/09
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information: Important specific information for foreign students is available online: http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/residency/intl/

Letters of Reference

• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)

• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS

Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:

R: Required

CR: Conditionally Required

Rec: Recommended but Not Required

N: Not Accepted

N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held: January/February
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Interviews are by invitation only and are held in January/February on the UCSF campus. Details about the interview process are available on the web: http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/3/
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY 04/01/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 09/19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information (Tentative)
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 09/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information (Tentative)
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Deferred entrance not offered

University of California – San Francisco

School of Pharmacy