Contact Information
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Applicants who apply by our priority deadline, December 1, 2025 are eligible for a unique supplemental application fee incentive. Please review our website for further information: https://pharmsci.uci.edu/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/admissions/


Institution Address:
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Street 1: University of California, Irvine, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Street 2: 856 Health Sciences Road Suite 5400, Zot 3958
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City: Irvine
State: California
Zip: 92697-4625
Country: United States

Program Location:: California
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Title: UCI PharmD Admissions & Recruitment Coordinators
  Office: School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): (949) 824-3345
  Email: pharmd@uci.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmsci.uci.edu/
- https://pharmsci.uci.edu/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: March 2, 2026
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : December 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applicants who apply by our priority deadline, December 1, 2025 are eligible for a unique supplemental application fee incentive. Please review our website for further information: https://pharmsci.uci.edu/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/admissions/


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Quarter (3 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 4 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : No

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 60
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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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 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 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 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/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 3.00
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 120
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 180
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 45
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Human Physiology

"Human Physiology" should be clearly labeled in the course title/or course description and taught by the department/discipline of Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics

Please note that we require a course that specifically focuses on macro or micro economics in preparation for the program.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Must include English with a writing component. English as a Second Language courses are not acceptable to meet this requirement.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Public Speaking or Debate

"Public Speaking" or "Debate" must be clearly stated in the course title and completed in-person. Interpersonal communication is not eligible to meet this requirement. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Psychology OR Sociology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
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. 

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Online coursework is acceptable, but courses completed in-person are highly preferred.   

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
A “PASS” grade is acceptable for coursework completed during Spring or Summer 2020.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
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.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmsci.uci.edu/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/admissions/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $135 (U.S. Citizens and lawful U.S. Permanent Residents); $155 (for all other applicants). 
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://pharmsci.uci.edu/degrees-programs/doctoral-programs/pharmd/admissions/

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
UCI Graduate Division offers application fee waivers to eligible applicants. Visit UCI Graduate Division - Application Fee (https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/application-fee-fee-waivers/) to learn more about eligibility criteria and the fee wavier application.

Applicants requesting a UCI Graduate Division fee waiver must submit their application 5 days prior to March 2, 2026, our final program deadline. 

PharmCAS and the UCI Graduate Division have separate processes for requesting fee waivers. Each system may have different criteria, applicants may qualify for a waiver in one system, but not the other. To learn more about PharmCAS waivers visit https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/fees-and-fee-waivers

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
Applicants are encouraged to have some research and/or pharmacy/health-care related experience prior to applying.  


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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
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

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Our program requires two letters of recommendation, but three is preferred. 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 will not be accepted. Clergy and politicians who submit letters of recommendation must have served in a supervisory capacity. 

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
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 

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
For your file to be considered, a foreign course equivalency evaluation needs to be sent directly 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

Evaluations from other foreign transcript agencies are not accepted.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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.

Applicants who are non-native English speakers, but completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited United States institution will not need to submit a TOEFL/IELTS. Contact UCI Graduate Division with any TOEFL/IELTS questions at gradapplicant@uci.edu and 949-824-4611. 

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Foreign-educated pharmacists are considered for admission to the program. All foreign-educated pharmacists must apply as first-year students to the program and are required to complete all 4 years of the program. 


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Other interview format
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Our office has mostly in-person interviews and some virtual interviews planned.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: No

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2026-09-24
Additional details for accepted applicants::
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.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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