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Published Survey
Submission Number: 4115
Submission ID: 63
Submission UUID: 33456b3d-db27-4abe-9420-3727909576d8
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 13:40
Completed: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 17:10
Changed: Mon, 06/14/2021 - 14:48

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Contact Information

Invitations to submit the required UCSF Application Processing Fee will NOT be sent. Please visit our web page http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions for information.
UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Room S-960, Box 0150
513 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco
California
94143
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

November 1, 2021
All application materials (transcripts, references, etc.) must be received by PharmCAS by November 1. In addition, all applicants must submit a UCSF Application Processing Fee by visiting the following website: https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/steps/apply
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Quarter (4 terms per academic year)
* 2 - 3
Not Required
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

127
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Yes
UCSF PharmD graduates are encouraged to build upon their pharmacy education through additional degrees. For more information, please visit our website: https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/careers/beyond-pharmd#other
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
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.8
N/A
The minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA to apply to our program is a 2.80 (as calculated by PharmCAS). On occasions the minimum GPA requirement has been waived for extenuating circumstances. Please contact our office for additional information on minimum GPA waivers.
59
30
88
Yes

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, 2022 (You may be in the process of completing the prerequisites when you submit the application as well as planning to complete prerequisite requirements AFTER submitting the application, but all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed by July 1 of the year of entry into the program.)
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
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.
https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/reqs/academic
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
Yes
$80.00
http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply
UCSF Application Processing Fee: http://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply
Yes

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
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

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.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

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
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Not sure at this time
Interviews are by invitation only and are held in January 2022. 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 2021.)
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$100
  • 2022-07-25
Start date of program (Tentative): 7/25/2022
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes