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Submission Number: 4120
Submission ID: 68
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Created: Fri, 08/30/2019 - 00:45
Completed: Tue, 06/13/2023 - 18:57
Changed: Fri, 02/02/2024 - 08:50

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
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Institution Name University of Florida
College or School Name College of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Florida
Banner Image: UFP- PharmCAS Banner FNL.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 College of Pharmacy
Street 2 Box 100495
Street 3
City Gainesville
State Florida
Zip 32610
Country United States
Program Location: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s):
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 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 2, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
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: We have two satellite campuses, you will rank your campus preference in the PharmCas supplemental questions. Information can be found at: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/the-college/campuses/, Jacksonville- Located close to the beach, the Jacksonville campus offers small class sizes and its location within UF Health Jacksonville provides a professional environment where students can interact with patients and health care providers., Orlando- The Orlando campus is located at UF Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona. This medium-sized campus is within close proximity to many health care institutions with opportunities to interact with health care providers and researchers.
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: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Preferred
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: Early assurance
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 234
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 240
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 240
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 25
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: PharmD/PhD
PharmD/MBA
PharmD/MPH
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The College of Pharmacy is one of the most innovative colleges of pharmacy in the United States having been ranked consistently among the top programs for many years. The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum was noted in the most recent accreditation as the model for pharmacy education. The curriculum utilizes an integrated pharmaceutical sciences approach with a strong emphasis on team-based, active learning methods throughout the four years of pharmacy studies. The College has the faculty expertise and technological capability to offer a high-quality educational program for pharmacy students. Joint/concurrent degree programs with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree are available: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Numerous scholarship, award, and loan programs are available. The College has an excellent endowment program for financial need-based aid. Our advanced pharmacy practice sites located throughout the state of Florida provide a basis for an excellent experiential program. Graduates complete all experiential requirements for licensure as a pharmacist in Florida through the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. A variety of student organizations are available at all campuses for the College of Pharmacy contributing to our student's growth toward full participation in society as a professional and as a citizen.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy with Lab and Physiology with lab OR combined Anatomy/Physiology I with lab and Anatomy/Physiology II with lab 8 10
Biochemistry Biochemistry (BCH4024 or the equivalent); course description at https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/courses/descriptions/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology.aspx 4 5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and II with Laboratory 8 10
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 8 10
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 8 10
Math Analytical Geometry with Calculus I 4 5
Microbiology Microbiology (MCB3020 or the equivalent); course description at https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/courses/descriptions/microbiology-and-cell-science.aspx 3 4
Statistics Statistics (STA2023 or the equivalent) 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites including associated labs by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.
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: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: It is recommended that science prerequisites with labs be taken in-person. Science courses without a required lab, online will be acceptable. Students should reach out to the admissions team to discuss any individual circumstances related to prerequisites.
Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites: It is recommended that students select letter grades rather than pass-fail when possible to aid in the evaluation of academic ability.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: For students who are completing their pre-requisites outside of Florida, please refer to the following link. https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-programs/general-education/

Please contact pharmdadmissions@cop.ufl.edu if you have questions.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/steps-to-apply/application-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? Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions:
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount: $30.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: If applicant is invited for interview, we will email a link to the UF application which will need to be completed at that time.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information: The PCAT is not required for this or any future admission cycle. A student may opt to submit PCAT scores if their GPA or science GPA is lower, it has been more than 5 years since taking prerequisite courses, or there is a downward trend in grades over time. A PCAT score will ONLY be used to ENHANCE an application.

Please contact the admissions team for individual guidance to determine if taking a PCAT is advisable.
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: 0
Do you accept or require other admission 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:
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: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • 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): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Letters of recommendation should come from those individuals who know the applicant very well. Only two letters of recommendation are required. The Admissions Committee prefers one letter from a faculty member and one from a pharmacist. Letters of recommendation from family members and teaching assistants are not accepted.
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services - WES. (https://www.wes.org/). This evaluation must be submitted in PharmCas. This process takes several weeks. You should start this process as early as possible prior to the deadline.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: Please visit our website for TOEFL requirements:
https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/planning-to-succeed/application-requirements/
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. Must have completed prerequisites and will need to progress through entire Pharm.D. program.
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, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis during the period of September through April . Interview dates and details will be available at http://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: The deposit is $205.34 ($200 is applied to tuition and $5.34 is a processing fee).
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-19
Additional details for accepted applicants: Classes typically began mid-August with an in-person orientation occurring the week prior.
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? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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