About the Students

The development of pharmacy leaders is central to the mission of the PharmD program and UCSF student pharmacists excel in leadership and community service. More than 80% of UCSF student pharmacists participate in student organizations and their contributions are broad and diverse. UCSF student pharmacists sponsor and coordinate community projects and health fairs, are active in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels and influence decisions within the School and on campus through representation in governing committees and special projects.

Meet Our Students

Admitted Student Profile

The UCSF School of Pharmacy is committed to admitting PharmD students who have diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. Although grade point average is an important factor, it is not the sole reason for acceptance. In addition to intellectual and academic competence, the School's admissions committee considers communication skills, leadership ability, community service, health care-related or research experience, and motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.

Typical Entering Class Profile

Class Web sites

Student Organizations

	Low	Average	High
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)	2.92	3.53	3.99
Prepharmacy GPA	2.76	3.43	4.00
Quarter Overall Units	128.16	201.70	372.75

Class Size	122 students for each class year.
Gender	69.92% Female 23.58% Male 06.50% No reply or declined to state
Residency	87.80% California residents 10.57% Out-of-state residents 01.63% non-US residents
Nationality	91.87% United States citizens 08.13% Not United States citizens
Country of Origin	Belgium, Burma, China, Cambodia, Fiji, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Korea (South), Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam
Foreign-born US citizens	21.95%
Age	The average is 24, the range is 20 to 43.
Ethnicity	56.10% Asian 20.33% Caucasian 08.94% Underrepresented minorities (including African American, Chicano / Latino, Filipino, American Indian) 10.57% Unknown 04.07% Other
Degree When Entering	01.63% no degree 00.81% Associate's degree 97.56% Bachelor's degree 09.76% Graduate degree
Majors	Top 2 majors: Biology and Biochemistry. Non-traditional majors: Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Genetics, Liberal Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Psychobiology, Psychology, Public Health, Women Studies

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP): A professional association of pharmacists and associates who serve patients and the public through the promotion of wellness and rational drug therapy by the application of managed care principles.
American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP):
- The student branch of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
- The largest national pharmacy professional organization.
- The only professional organization that has members in all fields of pharmacy practice.
- The largest student pharmacist organization at UCSF.
Associated Students of the School of Pharmacy (ASSP): The student body of the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP): Provides community service projects, continuing education programs, and participation in state and national conferences.
California Pharmacy Student Leadership (CAPSLEAD): Endeavors to provide student leaders at California pharmacy schools with an opportunity to learn more about leadership skills, build effective time and team management techniques, and interact with pharmacy practitioners and other student pharmacists.
Kappa Psi: The oldest and largest of the pharmaceutical fraternities.
Latino Association of Pharmacy Students (LAPS): The focus of LAPS is to teach students the spanish vocabulary, language and culture necessary to interact with hispanic people of the community, especially in the pharmacy setting. We also focus on encouraging young hispanics to attain higher education.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): Represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 24,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States.
Phi Delta Chi: A coeducational national professional pharmacy fraternity advancing the science of pharmacy and fostering fraternal spirit among its members.
Phi Lambda Sigma: A national pharmacy leadership society comprised of student pharmacists, practitioners, and professors promoting the development of leadership qualities among student pharmacists.
Rho Chi: An honor society in pharmacy promoting the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the stimulation and recognition of academic excellence.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA): An educational and service association of students who are concerned about pharmacy issues, professional development, and are dedicated to increasing diversity in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of underserved communities.

Other Pharmacy Professional Organizations

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP): a national professional association of pharmacists and other health care practitioners who serve society by the application of sound medication management principles and strategies to improve health care for all.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP): a professional and scientific society that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research.
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): The national organization representing the interests of pharmaceutical education and educators.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA): A national professional society of pharmacists providing professional information and education for pharmacists the parent organization of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP).
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP): the international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of consultant and senior care pharmacy.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): the 30,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other components of health care systems.
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS): our mission is to improve patient care through recognition and promotion of high-level training, knowledge, and skills in pharmacy through board certification of pharmacists.
California Pharmacists Association (CPhA): the largest, most progressive association representing all pharmacy professionals in California.
California Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (CSHP): a professional society representing thousands of pharmacists and associates who serve patients and the public by promoting wellness and the best use of medications.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): the independent, international, and impartial association that assists its member boards and jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and enforcing uniform standards for the purpose of protecting the public health.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States.