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Submission Number: 4232
Submission ID: 181
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Language: English
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Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Please visit our web page https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/ to complete the supplemental application with UCI's Graduate Division. Both the PharmCAS application and UCI's Graduate Division application need to be completed.
University of California, Irvine, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
209 Steinhaus Hall
Irvine
California
92697-3958
United States
California
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Title: UCI PharmD Admissions & Outreach Officer
Office: School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Student Affairs Office
Phone (Work): 949-824-0105
Email: pharmd@uci.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
February 1, 2023
None
Yes
Program Information
Candidate
Yes
Public
Yes
Quarter (3 terms per academic year)
* 4
Required
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
41
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first and only public school in the Los Angeles and Orange County area to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree. The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences along with the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and planned School of Population and Public Health are part of the Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences which is establishing a new standard for training the diverse healthcare workforce of tomorrow.
The UCI PharmD program is a four-year professional degree program that will prepare graduates to be practice-ready pharmacists who are problem solvers, independent lifelong learners, team players, and leaders who will drive transformative changes in the healthcare system. The curriculum will be taught by faculty from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice using innovative instructional methods and applying evidenced based practices. Student pharmacists will have interprofessional educational experiences with students from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and planned School of Population and Public Health, starting from the classroom in year one, through to the clinical settings over the four-year curriculum.
For more information on our PharmD program, please visit https://pharmsci.uci.edu/pharm-d/
The UCI PharmD program is a four-year professional degree program that will prepare graduates to be practice-ready pharmacists who are problem solvers, independent lifelong learners, team players, and leaders who will drive transformative changes in the healthcare system. The curriculum will be taught by faculty from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice using innovative instructional methods and applying evidenced based practices. Student pharmacists will have interprofessional educational experiences with students from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and planned School of Population and Public Health, starting from the classroom in year one, through to the clinical settings over the four-year curriculum.
For more information on our PharmD program, please visit https://pharmsci.uci.edu/pharm-d/
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
3.00
N/A
120
30
180
45
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology | 3 | 8 |
| Physiology | Human Physiology | 3 | 4 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry with Lab | 8 | 12 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry with Lab | 8 | 12 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| Math | Calculus | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4 |
| Economics | Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics | 3 | 4 |
| English Composition / Writing | Must include English with a writing component. English as a Second Language courses are not acceptable to meet this requirement. | 3 | 4 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking or Debate | 3 | 4 |
| Psychology | Psychology | 3 | 4 |
Organic chemistry courses with lab must be completed with grades on the transcripts at the time of application submission.
You may be in the process of completing the prerequisites when you submit the application, but all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed prior to matriculation into the program.
You may be in the process of completing the prerequisites when you submit the application, but all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed prior to matriculation into the program.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite courses with a C grade or above from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or institutions of recognized standing from other countries is required.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
We encourage applicants to submit the same materials to PharmCAS and the UCI Graduate Division application to avoid a duplication of effort in your personal statement. We also encourage applicants interested in being considered for scholarships to complete the Personal History section in the UCI Graduate Division application. For the letters of recommendation in the Graduate Division system, please enter your evaluator's name, but enter in "pharmd@uci.edu" as the sender's email address for us to upload your letters of recommendation from PharmCAS.
Yes
PCAT and Other Tests
Not Required or Considered
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Applicants are encouraged to have some research and/or pharmacy/hospital experience prior to applying. Given the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place, we understand that this may look different this year, and we encourage applicants to be creative about getting remote experiences. Some examples include helping with literature reviews, creating informational materials, performing informational interviews with providers, etc.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
The UCI Graduate Division considers committee letters as ONE letter of recommendation. You will still need to submit two additional letters of recommendation if you submit a committee letter.
No
Not Accepted
We encourage applicants to seek letters of support from those who can evaluate their academic ability, communication skills, work, research, or volunteer experiences, and personal characteristics. Examples of people who may be able to address these areas in detail include professors, mentors, academic advisors, employers, or volunteer supervisors. Letters from family members or friends are not suitable.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Domestic, non-California residents may establish residency in the state after one year. Once residency is established, students no longer pay the Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition. http://reg.uci.edu/navigation/residency.html
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Our program accepts evaluations from the following agency:
World Education Services (WES)
P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
(212) 966-6311
In addition to WES, foreign transcripts translated in English will need to be sent to UC Irvine's Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs:
University of California, Irvine
Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs
209 Steinhaus Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-3958
World Education Services (WES)
P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
(212) 966-6311
In addition to WES, foreign transcripts translated in English will need to be sent to UC Irvine's Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs:
University of California, Irvine
Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs
209 Steinhaus Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-3958
No
If you earned your Bachelor's degree from a non-US based institution, the TOEFL will be required. https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/ (Reference the English Language Proficiency tab.)
Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80.
Minimum IELTS scores of 7, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80.
Minimum IELTS scores of 7, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Other interview format
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
We plan to have in-person interviews, but will be prepared to provide virtual interviews.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
No
2023-09-21
Orientation activities will take place at least one week prior to the start of the instruction. Thus, students should expect to be available mid-September.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes