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Submission Number: 4115
Submission ID: 63
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Contact Information
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UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Room S-960, Box 0150
513 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco
California
94143
United States
California
-
Name: Joel W. Gonzales
Title: Director of Admissions
Office: Office of Student & Curricular Affairs
Phone (Work): 415-502-5368
Email: PharmacyAdmissions@ucsf.edu -
Name: Edgar Micua
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Office: Office of Student & Curricular Affairs
Phone (Work): 415-476-2733
Email: PharmacyAdmissions@ucsf.edu
Program Application Deadline
November 2, 2020
No
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Quarter (4 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 3
Not Required
No
Last Entering Class
127
Upcoming Entering Class
127
0
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Yes
Program Description
The UCSF PharmD is a multifaceted and compassionate leader in pharmacy, with a scientific mindset and a limitless future. UCSF’s 3-year, year-round PharmD program prepares ambitious minds for diverse and dynamic careers in pharmacy and beyond. We inspire inquisitive students to think creatively from fresh perspectives and to fearlessly approach new challenges in pharmacy and across health care. From our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, and at the world’s leading university focused on health, our students care for—and learn from—diverse patient populations and evolve into patient-centered clinicians. UCSF PharmD graduates, equipped with a scientific mindset and an unmatched professional skillset, are transforming health care for patients and communities through pharmacy. Students are surrounded by individuals who inspire and challenge them to excel.
For more information on our PharmD program, please visit http://pharmd.ucsf.edu
For more information on applying to our program, please visit http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions
For insight into our admissions process, visit our Admissions Director’s blog at http://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu
For more information on our PharmD program, please visit http://pharmd.ucsf.edu
For more information on applying to our program, please visit http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions
For insight into our admissions process, visit our Admissions Director’s blog at http://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.8
N/A
59
30
88
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | General Chemistry with Lab | 8 | 12 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry with Lab | 8 | 12 |
Biology/Biological Science | Biology with Lab | 8 | 12 |
Physiology | Physiology | 3 | 4 |
Microbiology | Microbiology with Lab | 3 | 4 |
Math | Calculus | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4 |
English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 5 | 8 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Public Speaking or Debate | 3 | 4.5 |
Social/Behavioral Science | Introduction to Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology OR Cultural Anthropology | 3 | 4.5 |
Economics | Microeconomics OR Macroeconomics | 3 | 4.5 |
Other | Humanities and/or Social Sciences (See website for more detailed information: http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/reqs/academic) | 10 | 14.5 |
July 1, 2021
For detailed information on UCSF Prerequisite Requirements, visit: https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/reqs/academic
In order to be eligible for admission, you must satisfactorily complete a minimum total of 88 quarter units (equivalent to 59 semester units) of academic course work at another college. Our prerequisites are a part of this required minimum number of units.
You may be in the process of completing the prerequisites when you submit the application, but all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed by July 1 of the year of entry into the program.
In order to be eligible for admission, you must satisfactorily complete a minimum total of 88 quarter units (equivalent to 59 semester units) of academic course work at another college. Our prerequisites are a part of this required minimum number of units.
You may be in the process of completing the prerequisites when you submit the application, but all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed by July 1 of the year of entry into the program.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
Yes
$80.00
UCSF Application Processing Fee: http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply
PCAT and Other Tests
Optional
The PCAT is not required, rather it's optional. For example, this could apply to students at or near the minimum 2.80 GPA requirement or students who completed science prereq coursework more than seven years ago. Questions? We encourage you to contact our staff. For information on the PCAT as an option, visit our blog: http://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2018/12/2019-and-beyond-pcat-no-longer-required.html
N/A
No
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Committee letters are acceptable. We will consider this as one letter, or multiple letters (depending on the wishes of an applicant.)
Varies
Conditionally accepted
Composite letters are acceptable. We will consider this as one letter, or multiple letters (depending on the wishes of an applicant.)
Varies
UCSF requires at least 3 letters of reference. If a 4th letter is submitted, we will accept a fourth letter. Although not a requirement, we would like to receive a letter from an individual who could speak about your academic abilities.
Residency
No
No
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Important specific information for foreign students is available online: http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/intl Students with non-US coursework must submit a World Educational Services (WES) evaluation along with original transcripts from the non-US institution. WES evaluations should be submitted to PharmCAS; non-US transcripts should be sent directly to our office. We will only accept evaluations completed by WES. We will not accept other evaluation services.
No
Interviews
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interviews are by invitation only and are held in January 2021. Details about the interview process are available on the web: http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/interview (In light of COVID-19, more interview details will be available in Fall 2020.)
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
$100
- July 19, 2021
(Tentative) 7/19/2021
No
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No