PharmD Degree Program
PharmD Degree Program
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Integrated 3-year program
Our innovative year-round curriculum organized by organ systems and disease states launches your career in just three years.
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Top-ranked pharmacy school
Our PharmD program consistently ranks among the top three programs in the country (U.S. News and World Report).
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Excellence at our core
Professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE) are at the core of UCSF’s values.
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Residency and fellowship success
Nearly 70% of our graduates go on to advanced training. Annually, we rank among the top schools in the nation for number of students matched to residencies.
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#1 in research funding
Our school leads the nation in NIH research funding, giving our students the unique opportunity to learn from the best of biomedical scientists.
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Dual degrees
Unlock boundless opportunities—our curriculum is a springboard for additional training. Combine your PharmD with a PhD or the MS in artificial intelligence and computational drug discovery and development.
Apply for our Degree Program
Next application for summer 2026 entry:
- Priority deadline: October 1, 2025
- Final deadline: December 1, 2025
Get the Inside Scoop
You have a lot to consider when applying to pharmacy school. We have insights to share.
Get the inside scoop from Admissions Director Joel W. Gonzales in his blog. You’ll find helpful hints and information for prospective UCSF pharmacy students.
Pharmacy school in the West
No. 1
Our PharmD program leads among all pharmacy schools in the West and consistently ranks among the top three nationwide (U.S. News and World Report). Read the report.
Number of students enrolled
363
Our student pharmacists embody our passion to improve human health and clinical innovation. Read student perspectives.
Students enrolled as first-generation
37%
California’s trailblazing spirit is embodied in our students who are the first in their families to earn a college degree.
Our Home
San Francisco Bay Area
News
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Alum finds purpose in patient care through hematology at Genentech
Overview
From her early specialization in oncology to her transition into industry, Melissa Montez, PharmD ’00, built a career rooted in patient impact and now mentors UCSF pharmacy students to imagine broader futures.
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