PharmD Application Steps
PharmD Application Process
A message from the Office of Student Affairs
Although our application process is exacting, it is not an impossible task, and we happily offer assistance if you require it. However, each year some applicants are disqualified because they do not pay close attention to the application instructions or because they fail to meet deadlines. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best wishes in the admissions process.
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1. Meet minimum eligibility requirements
- Grade point average requirement
- Academic prerequisites
a. Verifying your prerequisite course work
- Computer literacy requirement
- Intern license requirement
- Criminal background check
- Technical standards requirement -
2. Complete the application
- PharmCAS application
- Required documents
- Deadlines -
3. Interview process
If invited, participate in our interview process.
-MMI format
-What to expect
-Scheduling
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4. After applying
You'll be notified via email March 1.
- Send your transcripts
At a Glance
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Admissions
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Prerequisites Quick Look
Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 88 semester units
- Required coursework in sciences and general education
- Minimum GPA: 2.80 (average admitted GPA: 3.5)
Experience Requirements:
- Healthcare experience recommended
- Leadership/community service experience valued
- No PCAT required
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Application Components
Primary Application (PharmCAS):
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (3)
- Personal statement
- Extracurricular activities
Supplemental Application:
- UCSF-specific essays
- Application fee: WAIVED (You only pay the PharmCAS fee itself)
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Financial Information
Actual tuition, fees, and charges are set by the Regents of the University of California and subject to change. Tuition and fees are collected every quarter during the three-year PharmD program.
Students who are not California residents will notice that they are subject to an additional tuition fee but may be able to establish residency for tuition purposes after the first year; see California Residency.
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