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Pharmacy careers
As a pharmacist, you’ll be a licensed health care provider, trained to ensure the safe and effective use of medications, which today are increasingly complex and highly specialized.
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About the program
The UCSF PharmD degree program prepares you academically for a wide-open future in pharmacy practice while supporting your professional growth and well-being as a student.
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Student life
As a PharmD student, your career will take root in our rigorous, science-based curriculum and blossom in the one-of-a-kind environment of UCSF.
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Frequently asked questions
We're here to answer your questions and give you some helpful tips about our university and our city.
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2025-26 admissions cycle
Application process
The application process consists of four steps:
Step1
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In order to have your application materials accepted for review, you must be able to first verify that you meet certain minimum eligibility requirements.
Go to step 1 of the application processStep2
The Application
For all steps in the application process, it is your responsibility to follow all instructions and meet all deadlines. Failure to do so might result in your application being canceled.
Go to step 2 of the application processStep3
Interview Process
For the 2025-26 admissions cycle, the UCSF School of Pharmacy will conduct remote/virtual admissions interviews for all candidates invited to interview. All interviews will be held December 2025 through January 2026.
Go to step 3 of the application processStep4
After Applying
Final admission decisions are emailed to all applicants by March 1. We acknowledge that this waiting period can be a trying time, and we understand the importance of delivering our decision as quickly as possible.
Go to step 4 of the application processNon-California resident?
When submitting your application, you must indicate your current (at the time of application submission) legal state of residence. If you are offered admission, the Office of the Registrar will send you more info and materials used to determine what your residency status will be upon entering UCSF. This status will be used to assess your fees and/or tuition which are set according to residency.
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Out-of-state residents
United States citizens and Permanent Residents of the United States who are legal residents of other states may apply for California residency after residing in California for one year. Since UCSF is a state university, California residents pay significantly lower fees and are not assessed non-resident tuition.
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International applicants
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or if you're not sure), see Applying Without U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status for important information including fee information, what additional materials you must submit with your application, and how to request a review of course work taken outside of the United States.
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Undocumented students
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Questions?
Residence Deputy
Office of the Registrar
UCSF Box 0244
San Francisco CA 94143
415-476-8850
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