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*Minimum of 92 quarter units or 62 semester units of university study required for admission | *Minimum of 92 quarter units or 62 semester units of university study required for admission | ||
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*Four year program leading to a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) | *Four year program leading to a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) | ||
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* 3 pathways of study available | * 3 pathways of study available | ||
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**Pharmaceutical Care | **Pharmaceutical Care | ||
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**Pharmaceutical Heath Policy and Management | **Pharmaceutical Heath Policy and Management | ||
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**Pharmaceutical Sciences | **Pharmaceutical Sciences | ||
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*Students may apply to enter the PharmD-MPH (Master of Public Health) program at UC-Berkley in their 4th year | *Students may apply to enter the PharmD-MPH (Master of Public Health) program at UC-Berkley in their 4th year | ||
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*12 quarter units are required in each of the following: | *12 quarter units are required in each of the following: | ||
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** General chemistry (1 year lecture + lab) | ** General chemistry (1 year lecture + lab) | ||
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* *Organic chemistry (1 year lecture + lab) | * *Organic chemistry (1 year lecture + lab) | ||
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**Biology (1 lab) | **Biology (1 lab) | ||
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*4 quarter units in physiology | *4 quarter units in physiology | ||
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*8 quarter units in physics (must include lab in electricity/magnetism) | *8 quarter units in physics (must include lab in electricity/magnetism) | ||
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*8 quarter units in mathematics (must include 2 calculus courses) | *8 quarter units in mathematics (must include 2 calculus courses) | ||
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*8 quarter units in English (must include 2 college level composition courses) | *8 quarter units in English (must include 2 college level composition courses) | ||
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*28 quarter units in humanities electives – must include: | *28 quarter units in humanities electives – must include: | ||
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** 1 course in economics | ** 1 course in economics | ||
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**1 course in public speaking / debate | **1 course in public speaking / debate | ||
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**1 course in psychology / sociology / cultural anthropology | **1 course in psychology / sociology / cultural anthropology | ||
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For more information please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/ | For more information please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/ | ||
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*Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 at the time of application | *Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 at the time of application | ||
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*Average entering GPA for 2007 was 3.58 | *Average entering GPA for 2007 was 3.58 | ||
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*Lowest entering GPA for 2007 was 2.92 | *Lowest entering GPA for 2007 was 2.92 | ||
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*3 or 4 recommendations, to be submitted online | *3 or 4 recommendations, to be submitted online | ||
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**One recommendation must be from someone familiar with applicant’s college/university work | **One recommendation must be from someone familiar with applicant’s college/university work | ||
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**See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/pharmcas/rec/ | **See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/pharmcas/rec/ | ||
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*If chosen for interview, must submit course descriptions of all pre-requisite courses from the institution at which they were taken | *If chosen for interview, must submit course descriptions of all pre-requisite courses from the institution at which they were taken | ||
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**See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/verify/foreign/ | **See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/verify/foreign/ | ||
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*Must be proficient in the use of various computer applications | *Must be proficient in the use of various computer applications | ||
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**See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/literacy/ | **See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/literacy/ | ||
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*A criminal background check may be required later in the program | *A criminal background check may be required later in the program | ||
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**See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/bgcheck/ | **See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/bgcheck/ | ||
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*Apply online through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) | *Apply online through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) | ||
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**See http://www.pharmcas.org/ | **See http://www.pharmcas.org/ | ||
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*Must also complete supplemental application form, to be submitted by mail | *Must also complete supplemental application form, to be submitted by mail | ||
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**See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/supp/ | **See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/supp/ | ||
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*Interviews conducted by a Faculty member and a senior pharmacy student | *Interviews conducted by a Faculty member and a senior pharmacy student | ||
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*Assess communications skills, knowledge and motivation | *Assess communications skills, knowledge and motivation | ||
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*Interviewees will also be required to write a 45-minute essay to evaluate writing skills | *Interviewees will also be required to write a 45-minute essay to evaluate writing skills | ||
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*June 1, 2008 – Application became available on PharmCAS | *June 1, 2008 – Application became available on PharmCAS | ||
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*Nov. 1, 2008 – References must be submitted through PharmCAS | *Nov. 1, 2008 – References must be submitted through PharmCAS | ||
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*Nov. 3, 2008 – Must submit PharmCAS application by midnight | *Nov. 3, 2008 – Must submit PharmCAS application by midnight | ||
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*Nov. 3, 2008 – Mailed supplemental applications must be post-marked by this date | *Nov. 3, 2008 – Mailed supplemental applications must be post-marked by this date | ||
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*Mid-Dec. 2008 – Interview invitations go out | *Mid-Dec. 2008 – Interview invitations go out | ||
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*Late Jan. to mid-Feb. 2009 – Interviews are held | *Late Jan. to mid-Feb. 2009 – Interviews are held | ||
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*April 1, 2009 – Final admission decisions all mailed by this time | *April 1, 2009 – Final admission decisions all mailed by this time | ||
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*2008-2009 Annual Tuition Fees: | *2008-2009 Annual Tuition Fees: | ||
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**California resident = 23 421.00 USD | **California resident = 23 421.00 USD | ||
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**Non-California resident = 35 666.00 USD | **Non-California resident = 35 666.00 USD | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 22 October 2008
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO PHARMACY
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| Canadian universities |
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Alberta |
| American universities |
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Albany |
| International universities |
Contacts
Website: http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/
Phone: 415-476-2732
Email: osaca@pharmacy.ucsf.edu
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- Minimum of 92 quarter units or 62 semester units of university study required for admission
- Four year program leading to a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
- 3 pathways of study available
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Pharmaceutical Heath Policy and Management
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Students may apply to enter the PharmD-MPH (Master of Public Health) program at UC-Berkley in their 4th year
For more information please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/
Criteria
Required classes
- 12 quarter units are required in each of the following:
- General chemistry (1 year lecture + lab)
- *Organic chemistry (1 year lecture + lab)
- Biology (1 lab)
- 4 quarter units in physiology
- 8 quarter units in physics (must include lab in electricity/magnetism)
- 8 quarter units in mathematics (must include 2 calculus courses)
- 8 quarter units in English (must include 2 college level composition courses)
- 28 quarter units in humanities electives – must include:
- 1 course in economics
- 1 course in public speaking / debate
- 1 course in psychology / sociology / cultural anthropology
For more information please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/1/academic/
GPA
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 at the time of application
- Average entering GPA for 2007 was 3.58
- Lowest entering GPA for 2007 was 2.92
For more information, please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/ and http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/aboutstudents/
Supporting Documents
- 3 or 4 recommendations, to be submitted online
- One recommendation must be from someone familiar with applicant’s college/university work
- See http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/2/pharmcas/rec/
- If chosen for interview, must submit course descriptions of all pre-requisite courses from the institution at which they were taken
Other
- Must be proficient in the use of various computer applications
- A criminal background check may be required later in the program
Application
- Apply online through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
- Must also complete supplemental application form, to be submitted by mail
Interviews
- Interviews conducted by a Faculty member and a senior pharmacy student
- Assess communications skills, knowledge and motivation
- Interviewees will also be required to write a 45-minute essay to evaluate writing skills
For more information, please visit http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admissions/steps/3/
Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission
- June 1, 2008 – Application became available on PharmCAS
- Nov. 1, 2008 – References must be submitted through PharmCAS
- Nov. 3, 2008 – Must submit PharmCAS application by midnight
- Nov. 3, 2008 – Mailed supplemental applications must be post-marked by this date
- Mid-Dec. 2008 – Interview invitations go out
- Late Jan. to mid-Feb. 2009 – Interviews are held
- April 1, 2009 – Final admission decisions all mailed by this time
Tuition
- 2008-2009 Annual Tuition Fees:
- California resident = 23 421.00 USD
- Non-California resident = 35 666.00 USD
For more information, please visit http://saawww.ucsf.edu/admission/pharmfees.html
For estimated costs of living, please visit http://saawww.ucsf.edu/financial/general/budget.htm
