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-3 different application deadlines with 4 different interview dates.
-We do NOT require any supplemental fee or application
-3 in-person and 1 virtual interview days as listed below
-Our priority application deadline is October 1, 2025 with interview dates on November 8th (in-person) & November 14th (virtual)
-Our regular deadline is January 5, 2026 with interview dates on February 7th (in-person)
-Our final deadline is March 2, 2026 with an interview date on April 11th (in-person)
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Institution Name University of California, San Diego
College or School Name Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Short Name U of California, San Diego
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: -3 different application deadlines with 4 different interview dates.
-We do NOT require any supplemental fee or application
-3 in-person and 1 virtual interview days as listed below
-Our priority application deadline is October 1, 2025 with interview dates on November 8th (in-person) & November 14th (virtual)
-Our regular deadline is January 5, 2026 with interview dates on February 7th (in-person)
-Our final deadline is March 2, 2026 with an interview date on April 11th (in-person)
Street 1 University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Street 2 9255 Pharmacy Lane
Street 3 Mail Code 0657
City La Jolla
State California
Zip 92093
Country United States
Program Location: California
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Christine Cartlidge
    Title: Admissions & Recruitment Specialist
    Office: Office of Admissions and Recruitment
    Email: sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? March 2, 2026
Final Application Deadline Description: -Our final deadline is March 2, 2026 with an interview date on April 11th (in-person)
-We do NOT require any supplemental fee or application
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. -Our priority application deadline is October 1, 2025 with interview dates on November 8th (in-person) & November 14th (virtual)
-We do NOT require any supplemental fee or application
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
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
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Quarter (3 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 71
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 80
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: For more information about our dual accelerated PharmD/PhD program, please visit: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/degree-programs/dual-pharmd-phd-program

For more information about our dual accelerated PharmD/MPH curriculum, please visit: https://ph.ucsd.edu/masters/mph/curriculum/index.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Training Future Leaders
Our curriculum prepares students to lead in hospitals, clinics, academia, government, policy, industry, and community practice.

Medical-Level Science Training
Pharmacy students take joint courses with medical students for a strong collaborative foundation.

Serving the Community
Students actively participate in outreach, education, and advocacy to improve public health.

Visit our website to learn more: pharmacy.ucsd.edu
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 1.70
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Minimum science GPA of 2.80
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: 31
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: 38
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science One course of lecture and laboratory of Cell and/or Molecular Biology. 3 4
Biology/Biological Science One course of lecture and laboratory of either Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, or Microbiology. 3 4
Physiology One course of lecture and laboratory of Human or Vertebrate Physiology. 3 4
Chemistry One year, or equivalent, lecture and laboratory of General Chemistry. 6 8
Chemistry One year, or equivalent, lecture and laboratory of Organic Chemistry. 6 8
Physics One course, with or without laboratory, of Physics. 3 4
Math One course of Calculus. 3 4
English Composition / Writing Two courses of English with a writing component. English as a Second Language courses are not acceptable to meet this requirement. 6 8
Economics One course of Macroeconomics or Microeconomics. 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) One course of Public Speaking or Debate. 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science One course in either Cultural Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, or related course. 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Before matriculation
Please refer to our website and the list of institution-specific equivalences: pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
For any questions, please email us at sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu
Can applicants use online 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 online course prerequisites: We would prefer in-person courses if they are offered.
If in-person courses are not offered, please get in touch with our office and we will work with you 1:1.
We can be reached at sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding prerequisite grading: sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) before matriculating into UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy. (Exception: students in the BS/PharmD accelerated program)

Students in community college must transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree.

International degree holders must complete at least one year of full-time study at a U.S. four-year university before applying. Community college enrollment does not meet this requirement.

For more information, visit: pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: There is NO supplemental fee for our school of pharmacy.
There is NO supplemental application for our school of pharmacy.


I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information: Hands-on experience working in a pharmacy or interacting with a pharmacist (e.g. shadowing or interviewing a pharmacist) significantly strengthens your application

If pharmacy experience isn’t possible, healthcare experience is highly recommended.

Learn more about our holistic admissions review from Dr. Atayee, Associate Dean of Admissions: https://youtu.be/01f9ZwR1Sys.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. Committee letters of recommendations can be accepted as long as applicant has one additional individual letter from someone who is not part of the committee letter.

Committee letters must contain 2 or more member’s co-signing the letter.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: A minimum of two letters of recommendation is required, and three are preferred
For more information, visit pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements

Letter writers that will be accepted include, but are not limited to, the following: professors, employers/supervisors, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, mentors, or academic advisors.

Letter writers that will not be accepted include clergy, family members, friends, or politicians. If an applicant chooses to include an evaluator from this list, they will still require a minimum of 2 additional evaluations from accepted letter writers.

Additional signatures will be required if applicants receive a letter from: 
-Teacher’s Assistants (TA) – must be co-signed by the Professor directing the course
-Pharmacy Technicians – must be co-signed by a Pharmacist at the same pharmacy
-Post-Doctoral Students – must be co-signed by the Principal Investigator (PI) 
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Information regarding residency requirements for tuition purposes can be found on the UC San Diego Registrar's Office website: https://students.ucsd.edu/finances/fees/residence/about.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, 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: If you have completed coursework or earned a degree from an international institution, you must:
-Complete a World Education Services (WES) evaluation. Please note that PharmCAS specifically requires WES evaluations, so other evaluation services will unfortunately not be accepted.
- WES evaluations should be submitted as part of your PharmCAS application alongside all of your official transcripts.
-If you'd like for us to do any kind of prerequisite evaluation prior to submitting your application, you may also choose to send your WES evaluation to Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science via the AccessWES portal. However, please keep in mind that a fee will be incurred every time you send your WES evaluation to any entity.

Please contact our office of admissions for any specific questions: sppsadmissions@ucsd.edu
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:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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. For more information, please visit our website under academic requirements, international coursework: pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Our interview process includes two representatives (faculty, student, alum) from our school interviewing each applicant
On interview day, you will have an opportunity to interact with
- our current students in the student host room
- financial aid counselor
For in-person interviews, we will offer a student-led tour of our health sciences campus
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: 2025-09-22
Additional details for accepted applicants: Please review the pre-matriculation requirements for all of our incoming students on our website: pharmacy.ucsd.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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